Baigan Bharta

Published On March 12, 2018
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By Heena Bharat
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Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Difficulty Level
Intermediate

Ingredients

Eggplant/Bharta baigan - 1, medium size
Chopped onion - 1 Cup
Chopped ginger - 1 inch piece
Chopped green chilies - 2
Chopped garlic - 4 to 5 cloves
Chopped coriander leaves - 1/4 Cup
Chopped tomato - 1/2 Cup
Turmeric powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
Red chilli powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
Asafoetida - a pinch
Mustard seeds - 1/2 Teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1/2 Teaspoon
Salt - as per taste
Garam masala/All spice mix - 1/2 Teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 Teaspoon
Cooking oil - 2 to 3 Tablespoon

Instructions

Wash the baigan and wipe it well with a cotton cloth. Apply some oil on the outer skin of the brinjal.
Make some 3-4 vertical cuts on baigan with a knife.
Roast it directly on the gas stove on a low to medium flame by continuously flipping the sides. Keep turning the baigan till the inner flesh looks soft enough.
Turn off the gas and allow the eggplant to cool down. Peel the charred skin of the baigan and then mash it properly with hands or in a grinder. If using a grinder, grind it for just for 1-2 seconds. Eggplant is mashed and ready making bharta.
Heat some oil in a pan on medium flame and add asafoetida, mustard and cumin seeds to it.
Now add chopped garlic and then onions. Allow the onions to get translucent.
Now add chopped chillies, ginger, all spices and baigan and mix it well. Cook for 5-7 minutes on a medium flame with a covered lid.
Add chopped tomatoes and mix well. Cook the mix for another 5-7 minutes.
Turn off the flame and garnish the curry with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Yummy and tasty 'Baigan Bharta' is ready to be served.

Servings : 3-4
Ready in : 35 Minutes
Special Category : Healthy Food
Recipe Type : Dinner, Lunch

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Heena Bharat

Good food creates good memories and can win many hearts. Though basic cooking started in my Mumbai days, but being in Germany for few years, I started missing all Indian food especially street food. This has made me trying new and new dishes at home and even during the lockdown period in india, it has proved to be the need of the hour!!