Bhartha (Spicy Indian Eggplant) Recipe

Name: Bhartha (Spicy Indian Eggplant)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1 pinch Black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 pinch Black pepper, to taste

1
Cook the whole eggplant (stem and leaves removed) over the open flame of your burner, turning often, until the inside is soft and the outside is charred, about 20 minutes. Conversely, you may prick your eggplant with a fork and bake it in a 350u00b0 F oven until soft, about one hour.
2
Remove the eggplant from flame or oven, allow it cool, and chop it up; the eggplant will be mushy and it will completely collapse into a pulpy mess -- this is perfect. Help it along in this endeavor and then set it aside.
3
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until nearly translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and all of the spices except for the salt. Reduce heat slightly and cook down for 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Add eggplant and peas and mix to combine, cooking until heated through. Use the back of a wooden spoon here to mash the whole mess together if you'd rather have a smoother mix (here I raise my hand), or just live and let live if you dig it on the chunkier side. Add salt to taste, as well as any additional spices to your liking. Season with black pepper.

160

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Bhartha (Spicy Indian 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.

Bhartha (Spicy Indian Eggplant)

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