Baingan bharta recipe
Baingan Bharta is a traditional Indian dish made with eggplant (also known as aubergine or brinjal) that is roasted and mashed, then cooked with a combination of spices. Here is a recipe that you can use to make Baingan Bharta:
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant (aubergine or brinjal)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger paste or grated ginger
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder (or to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Roast the eggplant over an open flame or under a broiler, turning it occasionally, until the skin is blackened and the eggplant is cooked through. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
- Allow the eggplant to cool, then peel off the skin and mash the flesh with a fork or potato masher.
- In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and ginger paste (or grated ginger). Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder (if using). Cook until the tomatoes become mushy and the oil starts to separate.
- Add the mashed eggplant to the pan and mix well with the other ingredients. Simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
- Add salt to taste, and stir in chopped cilantro (if using).
- Serve hot with chapati, naan, paratha, or rice.
- You can also add diced onions and tomatoes and can season with cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida for more taste to the dish.
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