Baingan Da Bhurtha Recipe

Name: Baingan Da Bhurtha Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 x Brinjals large, seedless, healthy; 2 x Onions finely minced; 1 x Tomato finely minced; 1 tsp Garlic grated; 1 tsp Ginger grated; 2 x Red chillies dry crushed; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 tsp Red chilli pwdr; 1 tsp Dhania pwdr; 1/2 tsp Turmeric pwdr; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon-clove pwdr, (refer); 1/2 tsp Punjabi garam masala pwdr, (refer) Salt to taste; 2 tsp Lemon juice; 2 tsp Ghee; 2 Tbsp. Oil

Servings: persons

2 x Brinjals large, seedless, healthy
2 x Onions finely minced
1 x Tomato finely minced
1 tsp Garlic grated
1 tsp Ginger grated
2 x Red chillies dry crushed
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Red chilli pwdr
1 tsp Dhania pwdr
1/2 tsp Turmeric pwdr
1/2 tsp Cinnamon-clove pwdr, (refer)
1/2 tsp Punjabi garam masala pwdr, (refer) Salt to taste
2 tsp Lemon juice
2 tsp Ghee
2 Tbsp. Oil

1
Hold the brinjals with stems over fire, to burn skin.
2
(Or possibly run a few drops of oil, microwave in a loose-lid bowl for 3 min).
3
When skin blackens, hold under running water.
4
Skin won't blacken if microwaved.
5
Therefore peel.
6
Gently scrub off skin.
7
Mash brinjals to a puree.
8
Heat oil in a heavy kadai.
9
Add in ginger garlic and stirfry for a minute.
10
Add in onions, all dry masalas, except red chilli pwdr, stiry for a minute more.
11
Add in tomatoes, brinjals, salt, lemon juice and stir.
12
Simmer for five min.
13
Take in serving bowl.
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Just before serving, heat ghee in a small pan.
15
Hold pan over bowl, add in chilli pwdr, and pour immediately over bhartha.
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Don't allow the chilli pwdr to burn.
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Garnish with minced coriander.
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Serve warm with tandoori roti, paratha, etc.
19
Making time: 25 min
20
Makes: 4 servings
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Shelflife: Best fresh (1 month on freezing.)

103

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 x Brinjals large, seedless, healthy, 2 x Onions finely minced, 1 x Tomato finely minced, 1 tsp Garlic grated, and more.

Yes, Baingan Da Bhurtha Recipe falls under the General 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!