Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta is basically roasted eggplant curry. I love with Bajra(Millet) or Jowar(Sorghum or Mili)Roti. Also goes well with Rice. Very healthy and flavorful.

Baingan Bharta

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Author: Bhavna

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Eggplant (Brinjal / Baingan)
  • 1 Medium Tomato , finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste , optional
  • 1 medium onion , finely chopped, optional
  • ¼ cup fresh yogurt
  • 1 small simla mirch (optional)
  • 1 Teaspoon Green Chili , finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoon Cilantro (Coriander Leaves), chopped. I also add handful Dhaniya while cooking and leave little amount to garnish on top
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 Teaspoon Coriander-Cumin Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 Tablebspoon Oil or Ghee
  • 1 Teaspoon Sugar (Optional)
  • Salt to Taste
  • To Garnish:
  • 2 Tablespoon Cilantro (Coriander Leaves), finely chopped
  • During winter season , I grow green onion, garlic and fenugreek leaves in my backyard and I add those in my baingan bharta for more flavor.

Instructions

  • 1.Grease the eggplant with a little oil, wrap it in aluminium foil and cook over an open flame till it is soft. or Bake uncovered in oven.
  • 2.Cool, unwrap aluminium foil and peel the skin. Add yogurt and mash pulp and keep aside.
  • 3.Heat a non stick pan over medium heat, add oil or ghee.
  • 4.Add cumin seeds wait until seeds crackle add turmeric powder, ginger garlic pastes, coriander-cumin powder, red chili powder chopped green chili and fry for a few seconds.
  • 5.Add onion and cook till transparent. Add chopped tomato, chopped cilantro, and cook until oil separates.
  • 6.Add mashed eggplant mixture, garam masala, sugar(optional) and salt and mix well.
  • 7.Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

This recipe can be prepared without onion and garlic as well. In that case, I would add simpla mirch(bell pepper) in this recipe