- Submitted by Raji Ramakrishnan
(Mashed Eggplant Curry, Rosted Mashed Brinjal Curry)
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Baingan Bharta (Mashed Eggplant/Brinjal Curry) is a flavorful North Indian dish made with roasted and mashed eggplant/brinjal cooked with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. The eggplant is charred over an open flame for a smoky flavor, then sautéed with cumin, green chilies, ginger garlic paste, and other spices. This hearty and delicious curry pairs perfectly with chapati, bread, or rice, making it a comforting addition to any meal. Try this traditional recipe along with its tasty variation for a delightful experience!
Recipe For Baingan Bharta
Ingredients
- Medium size egg plant (brinjal) - 1 no (big purple colour one u get in the market)
- Oil - 3 tbsp
- Green chilli (chopped) - 1 tsp
- Chilli powder - 1 tsp
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
- Onion (chopped) - 1 large
- Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
- Tomato (chopped) - 3 medium sized or 2 big ones
- Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
- Asafoeitida - a pinch
Method
- Apply oil on the egg plant and roast the same directly on the gas stove.
- After roasting, you will be able to remove the skin out of the egg plant. In this process, it is almost cooked from out and partially from inside.
- Cut the same and ensure that there is no worms in it. Sometimes, you may find one. Afterwards, chop the same.
- Take a kadai, pour oil in it when the oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds.
- When it splutters, add onion, green chilli and saute for 2 minutes.
- Then add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add the tomatoes and saute till tomatoes becomes soft.
- Then add the chopped egg plant,turmeric powder, chilli powder, asafoeitida, salt and sauté from 5 minutes or till it is done.
- You will get a nice aroma when it is cooked completely.
Serving Suggestion
- Serve the hot bhaingan bartha with chappati, white rice or with bread.
- You can also prepare sandwich with this freshly made bhaingan bartha.
Variation
More Eggplant / Brinjal Recipes