Baingan Bharta Recipe

Name: Baingan Bharta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds eggplant; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 fresh hot green chile like a jalapeno, or more to taste, thinly sliced (discard seeds for less heat); 1 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, thin stems included; 2 teaspoons garam masala

Servings: persons

2 pounds eggplant
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 fresh hot green chile like a jalapeno, or more to taste, thinly sliced (discard seeds for less heat)
1 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, thin stems included
2 teaspoons garam masala

1
Prick the eggplant with a thin-blade knife.
2
Grill over or next to very high heat, turning as necessary until the skin is blackened and the eggplant collapses.
3
Or broil, or roast on a heated cast-iron pan in the hottest possible oven.
4
It will take about 20 minutes.
5
When the eggplant is cool enough to handle, peel (this will be easy) and trim away the hard stem.
6
Chop or mash in a bowl, with lime juice.
7
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the onion.
8
Cook, stirring often, until the onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
9
Add the garlic and chiles and cook for another minute.
10
Add the tomato, turmeric and salt.
11
Cook until the tomato is soft, 5 minutes or so.
12
Stir in the eggplant puree and cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes.
13
Stir in the cilantro and garam masala and turn off the heat.
14
Serve hot with warm chapati bread or pita, or over rice.

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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: 2 pounds eggplant, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped, 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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