This smoky, spicy, eggplant recipe is delectable! Roasted and flavored with North Indian spices, Baingan Bharta is great with hot rotis or steamed rice.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Bell pepper, Cilantro, Eggplant, Garam Masala, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Red Chili Pepper, Spices, Tomato, turmeric
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Wash, dry and set eggplant on flame for roasting- use tongs to turn it around. Once its roasted well on all sides, you'll see that is turns dark and wrinkly; set it aside for cooling for about 5 minutes and then peel the and remove the stalk. Mush it with a spoon or spatula.
Make sure you have all ingredients ready for the recipe. 1. Roasted peeled and mushed eggplant 2. Tomatoes 3. Cilantro 4. Turmeric powder, cayenne pepper, coriander powder and garam masala 5. Onions, ginger & garlic paste 6. Green bell pepper (optional).
Heat oil in a pan, sauté onions and ginger garlic paste till onions turn golden brown. Add turmeric, chili powder and mix well.
Add tomatoes, bell pepper and salt and continue sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes. Add Garam masala, coriander powder and mix well.
Add the roasted eggplant to contents in the pan and mix well for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, stir contents and transfer to serving dish.