Baingan Bharta Recipe
Baingan ka bharta is one of those dishes which uses ancient Indian way of roasting the baingan (aubergine) and then cook it with onion and tomatoes along with minimum spices to retain the natural flavours of vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 No. Baingan/Brinjal (Large)
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 2 No. Finely Chopped Onion
- 4 No. Finely Chopped Tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
Instructions
Roast Baingan –
- Wash and pat dry the baingan nicely.
- Prick using knife on all sides.
- Add peeled garlic cloves in the cuts (optional).
- Roast on an open (low) flame till it is completely charred on all sides. Keep rotating in between for even cooking.
- Transfer it to a plate and let it cool.
Make Baingan Bharta –
- Smoke mustard (prefereed) oil in kadai. Let it cool down a bit.
- Add finely chopped onion. Cook on a low flame till charred. Keep stirring in between.
- Now add finely chopped tomatoes. Give it a nice mix.
- Cover and cook on a low flame till tomatoes turn mushy. Stir in between.
- Uncover and cook till it starts to leave oil from sides.
- Meanwhile peel the roasted brinjal and finely chop it.
- Add in the salt and red chilli powder to onion tomato masala.
- Now add roasted baingan and mix everything a nice mix.
- Keep cooking on a low flame for 3-4 mins so that all the flavours come together.
- Finish it with coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with roti or paratha.
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Notes
• Cook this recipe on a low flame, slow cooking adds the depth of flavours.
• Use mustard oil in winters for the added flavour.
• You can also use charcoal to give more smoky effect to this recipe.