About this recipe
Baingan bharta is smoky, rustic, and comforting, and this easy recipe shows how to make it step by step at home with no stress.
Time & yield
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 3
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons coriander
Step-by-step method
- Roast the eggplant directly on a flame or in the oven until the skin is charred and the inside is soft.
- Cool it slightly, peel the skin, and mash the flesh roughly.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, onion, ginger-garlic paste, and green chili.
- Add tomatoes and spices. Cook until the masala is thick and well blended.
- Mix in the mashed eggplant, cook for a few minutes, and garnish with coriander.
Serving tip
Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.