Baingan Ka Bharta Recipe

Baingan Ka bharta- Popular Indian vegetarian dish which is prepared with roasted brinjal/eggplant (Baingan). Brinjal here has been roasted on a gas burner, minced after removal of its skin and further cooked with onion,tomato, ginger, garlic, chillies and Indian spices.

You can serve it with any dal and phulka/paratha. My favorite combination is Baingan ka Bharta with Urad Chana Dal and phulka, just like my mom used to make.

INGREDIENTS

• 750 Gms. Brinjal
• 12 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)
• 1 Large Onion (Chopped)
• 2 1/2 Large Tomatoes (Chopped)
• 1 Fresh Red/Green Chilli (Chopped)
• 1 1/2″ Ginger Piece (Grated)
• 1/2 Tsp Asafoetida
• 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Coriander Powder
• 3/4 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Salt
• 2 1/2 Tsp Oil
• Coriander Leaves (For Garnishing)

METHOD

1. Wash brinjal well and roast it on gas burner.
2. Once it is cooled down, remove the skin and mince it.
3. Heat oil in a kadai and add asafoetida, green chillies and cumin seeds.
4. Once cumin seeds begin to crackle, add onion, garlic and ginger.
5. Saute till onion turns translucent.
6. Add tomatoes and cook till tender.
7. Add roasted brinjal, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt.
8. Mix well, cover kadai with a lid and cook for 8-10 mins.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.