Bihari Baingan Chokha Recipe

Name: Bihari Baingan Chokha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: brinjal 1 medium size; tomato 1 medium; onion 1 medium, chopped; green chillies 2-3, chopped; coriander powder 2 tsp; chilli powder 1 tsp; salt to taste; sugar less than a tsp, just to balance the acidity of dish; coriander leaves chopped, 1tbsp+some to garnish; lemon juice 1 tsp, Ignore if you do not want it to be tangy; mustard oil 4 tbsp

Servings: persons

brinjal 1 medium size
tomato 1 medium
onion 1 medium, chopped
green chillies 2-3, chopped
coriander powder 2 tsp
chilli powder 1 tsp
salt to taste
sugar less than a tsp, just to balance the acidity of dish
coriander leaves chopped, 1tbsp+some to garnish
lemon juice 1 tsp, Ignore if you do not want it to be tangy
mustard oil 4 tbsp

1
["Roast brinjal on direct flame and when the outer skin starts becoming flaky remove from flame, you can also insert a fork to check the tenderness of the brinjal", "Cool it down and rub gently or peel using your fingers the outer skin.
2
Same ways roast your tomato for 2 mins.", "Boil and mash potatoes and brinjal and tomato too.
3
Chop onion and green chillies.", "Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion and mashed tomatoes, Seasone with a pinch of salt and saute till the onions change to brown.
4
Add mashed brinjal followed by mashed potato. Combine everything", "Add salt to taste, coriander powder and red chilli powder, combine again. saute the mixture for 3-4 minutes. It will become a little gooey.
5
Add sugar and saute for another minute.", "Turn of the flame and sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice.
6
Serve with roti or bread."]

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: brinjal 1 medium size, tomato 1 medium, onion 1 medium, chopped, green chillies 2-3, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bihari Baingan Chokha 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.

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Bihari Baingan Chokha

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Variations & substitutions

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