Baingan Bharta (Eggplant) Recipe

Name: Baingan Bharta (Eggplant)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. eggplant; 2 T. lime juice; 2-3 T. neutral oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 fresh green hot chili pepper; 1 lb. fresh tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 t. tumeric; 1 t. salt; 1/2 C. chopped cilantro, stems included; 2 t. garam masala

Servings: persons

2 lbs. eggplant
2 T. lime juice
2-3 T. neutral oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 fresh green hot chili pepper
1 lb. fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/2 t. tumeric
1 t. salt
1/2 C. chopped cilantro, stems included
2 t. garam masala

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1. Prick eggplant then grill over high heat until skin is black and eggplant collapses.
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2. When eggplant is cool, peel and trim away hard stem. Chop or mash in bowl with lime juice.
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3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat; add onion. Cook stirring often, until onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and chills and cook another minute. Add tomato, turmeric and salt. Cook until tomato is soft, ~5 minutes.
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4. Stir in eggplant puree and cook, stirring, 3-5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and garam masala and turn off heat. Serve hot with bread over rice.

560

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Protein

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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 lbs. eggplant, 2 T. lime juice, 2-3 T. neutral oil, 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Baingan Bharta (Eggplant) 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 (Eggplant)

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