Baingan Bharta Recipe

Name: Baingan Bharta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant purple; 1 medium onions chopped; 2 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes; 2-3 each garlic cloves or more, to taste; 1-2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 x jalapeno pepper to taste; 1 x salt; 1 x cilantro chopped for garnish; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon turmeric

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant purple
1 medium onions chopped
2 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes
2-3 each garlic cloves or more, to taste
1-2 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 x jalapeno pepper to taste
1 x salt
1 x cilantro chopped for garnish
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric

1
Grill the eggplant (lightly oiled) on an open flame, turning it around when skin is charred...skin should turn completely black.
2
(sometimes the eggplant might burst open and make a mess..) (if you have an electric range, grill it on a hot skillet, at max heat)
3
Peel, cool slightly, mash with a fork.
4
Heat 2 tablesp.
5
(or 1) oil.
6
Fry cumin seeds, chopped onion and crushed garlic with turmeric added.
7
Add half of chopped tomatos.
8
Fry some more!
9
add mashed eggplant.
10
Add salt and masala powder (spice powder) and hot peppers.
11
cook on low heat for about 5 to 7 mts.
12
Let cool slightly and then add lemon juice.
13
Garnish with remaining chopped tomatos and cilantro.
14
Serve it with hot parathas or in a pinch, pita bread.

121

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant purple, 1 medium onions chopped, 2 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes, 2-3 each garlic cloves or more, to taste, and more.

Yes, Baingan Bharta falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baingan Bharta

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