Eggplant Bharta Recipe

Name: Eggplant Bharta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 medium onion, cut into long slices; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into half inch pieces; 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves or 4 tablespoons cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, cut into long slices
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 medium tomatoes, cut into half inch pieces
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves or 4 tablespoons cilantro

1
Heat oil in a saucepan on medium flame.
2
Add onion and saute until it turns transparent (takes about 2 minutes).
3
Fold in garlic and saute for 2 minutes or until the raw smell is gone.
4
Stir in all the spice powders (masalas).
5
Saute for 2 minutes.
6
Now add half a cup of water and the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
7
Fold in eggplant and salt.
8
Cook for 10 minutes or until the eggplant is well cooked. It should be dry (no gravy/curry is present).
9
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
10
Serve hot with rotis and raita.
11
Enjoy!

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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 tablespoon oil, 1 medium onion, cut into long slices, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 teaspoon ginger powder, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Bharta 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.

Eggplant Bharta

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