About
Baigan Bharta is a delicious dish from the Indian subcontinent. It is a spicy dish made with roasted eggplant, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spices. The eggplant is roasted over an open flame until it is charred and then mashed. The other ingredients are then added and cooked until the mixture is thick and creamy. It is usually served with roti or parantha.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
1.4
Fats
5.6
Carbs
3.2
Fibre
2.4
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Recipe
Ingredients
large eggplants
2
large onion, chopped
1
cloves garlic, minced
2
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon
chopped cilantro
1/4 cup
Salt to taste
oil
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2:
Prick the eggplants with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the eggplants are soft and cooked through.
Step 3:
Remove the eggplants from the oven and let cool. Once cool, peel off the skin and discard.
Step 4:
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Step 5:
Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 6:
Add the coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Stir to combine and cook for another minute.
Step 7:
Add the eggplant and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8:
Add the cilantro and salt to taste. Stir to combine and cook for another minute.
Step 9:
Serve the baigan bharta hot with chapati or rice. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 78316 users have chowed down on Baigan Bharta a whopping 155851 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 78316 users have chowed down on Baigan Bharta a whopping 155851 times.
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