Baingan Bharta (Curried Eggplant (Aubergine))

Name: Baingan Bharta (Curried Eggplant (Aubergine))
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; ½ tablespoon ginger paste; ½ tablespoon garlic paste; 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder; 1 tomatoes, diced; ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Place eggplant on a medium baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until tender.
3
Remove from heat; cool, peel, and chop.
4
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
5
Mix in the cumin seeds and onion.
6
Cook and stir until onion is tender.
7
Mix in ginger and garlic pastes, curry powder, and tomato into the saucepan and cook for 1 minute.
8
Stir in the yogurt.
9
Mix in eggplant and jalapenjo, and season with salt.
10
Cover and cook 10 minutes on high heat.
11
Remove the cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 5 more minutes.
12
Garnish with 1/4 bunch of chopped cilantro if desired and serve.

119

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Baingan Bharta (Curried Eggplant (Aubergine)) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!