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Baingan Bharta

Perfect Baingan Bharta: 4 Delicious Servings


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 1 hour.
  • Yield: ~ 4 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

An authentic North Indian Baingan Bharta made with smoky roasted eggplants sweet tomatoes aromatic ginger garlic and warm spices.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large globe eggplants

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 large yellow onion

  • 3 cloves fresh garlic

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger

  • 3 medium fresh tomatoes

  • 1 whole green chili

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice


Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Cool eggplants for 10 minutes, peel off charred skins, and mash flesh in a bowl.

  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat add cumin seeds and sizzle for 15 seconds.

  4. Sauté chopped onion for 8 minutes until golden then stir in garlic ginger and green chili for 1 minute.

  5. Add chopped tomatoes ground cumin coriander turmeric smoked paprika salt and pepper cooking 5 to 7 minutes until soft.

  6. Fold in mashed eggplant and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until creamy.

  7. Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro adjusting seasoning before serving warm in New York.

Notes

  • Roast eggplants until completely soft to ensure easy mashing and smoky depth.

  • Drain any excess liquid from the eggplants after mashing to keep the curry thick.

  • 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.