Name: Baingan Bharta recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 big Eggplant (the ones meant only for bhartas); 2 onions, chopped; 1" ginger, sliced finely; 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 green chilies, chopped; 1-2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; salt to taste; 1 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; 1 tsp. coriander leaves

ABOUT Baingan Bharta RECIPE

It is the most common dish in any Punjabi household. Served with chapatis, few sliced onions and green chilies, it makes for a healthy and a wholesome meal anytime of the day. They are usually served in Dhabas across the country.....Country ....UAE

Ingredients Serving: 3

1 big Eggplant (the ones meant only for bhartas)
2 onions, chopped
1" ginger, sliced finely
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 green chilies, chopped
1-2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
salt to taste
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder
1 tsp. garam masala powder
1 tsp. coriander leaves

Instructions

Roast the eggplant, by slicing it into half, but intact and applying a little oil all over. It helps to peel off easily.
This can be done either in the oven or on the gas stove till the skin is charred. Cool and peel off the skin. Mash well and keep aside.
Heat oil and temper with the cumin seeds. Then add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies and saute till light brown.
Add the tomatoes and all the dry spices and continue to fry till well blended. Now add the mashed up eggplant and fry for a minute or two.
Serve, garnished with coriander leaves. Best had with tandoori roti or with any Indian bread.

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