Description
An authentic North Indian Baingan Bharta made with smoky roasted eggplants sweet tomatoes aromatic ginger garlic and warm spices.
Ingredients
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2 large globe eggplants
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 large yellow onion
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3 cloves fresh garlic
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1 tbsp fresh ginger
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3 medium fresh tomatoes
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1 whole green chili
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1 tsp cumin seeds
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1/2 tsp ground turmeric
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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Sea salt and black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper pierce eggplants with a fork and roast for 35 to 45 minutes until soft and charred.
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Cool eggplants for 10 minutes, peel off charred skins, and mash flesh in a bowl.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat add cumin seeds and sizzle for 15 seconds.
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Sauté chopped onion for 8 minutes until golden then stir in garlic ginger and green chili for 1 minute.
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Add chopped tomatoes ground cumin coriander turmeric smoked paprika salt and pepper cooking 5 to 7 minutes until soft.
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Fold in mashed eggplant and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until creamy.
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Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro adjusting seasoning before serving warm in New York.
Notes
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Roast eggplants until completely soft to ensure easy mashing and smoky depth.
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Drain any excess liquid from the eggplants after mashing to keep the curry thick.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 45 mins.
- Category: Dinner.
- Method: Oven Roasting and Skillet Simmering.
- Cuisine: Traditional Indian-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 cup curry
- Calories: ~ 180 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 9 g
- Sodium: ~ 380 mg
- Fat: ~ 8 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 7 g
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 26 g
- Fiber: ~ 18 g
- Protein: ~ 4 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 0 mg
Keywords: Baingan Bharta, Roasted Eggplant Curry, Indian Eggplant Mash, Smoky Eggplant Curry, Punjabi Baingan Bharta, Vegan Indian Recipe, Dinner, New York Recipe.