Baingan Bharta Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Roast the Eggplant

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the eggplants with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Roast for about 30-40 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft. Remove from the oven and let cool.

2. 2

   Prepare the Vegetables

   While the eggplants are roasting, chop the onion, tomato, and green chili. Finely chop the ginger as well.

3. 3

   Cook the Base

   In a pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Then, add the ginger, green chili, and chopped tomato. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

4. 4

   Mash the Eggplant

   Once the roasted eggplants are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and mash the flesh with a fork or potato masher.

5. 5

   Combine Everything

   Add the mashed eggplant to the pan with the cooked onion and tomato mixture. Stir in the green peas, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 5-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice.