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Baingan Bharta

Roasted mashed aubergines cooked with onions, tomatoes, green chillies and ginger – comfort food for many! This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Baingan Bharta

Main IngredientsBrinjals
CuisinePunjabi
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time26-30 minutes
Cook time21-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram eggplants (baingan)
  • 3 tablespoons oil           
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3 medium onions, chopped  
  • 1½ inch ginger piece, chopped
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste       
  • 4 large tomatoes, chopped  
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Method

  1. Make small slits on the brinjals and insert garlic cloves into the slits.  Place them on open flame and roast them till the skin gets charred completely and the brinjals become soft.
  2. Peel off the charred skin and chop the brinjals finely or mash them.
  3. Heat oil in a p an, add cumin seeds and sauté till they begin to change colour.  Add onions and sauté till transluscent and soft. 
  4. Add red chili powder and green chillies and sauté.  Add tomatoes and a little salt and sauté pressing them till they turn pulpy.
  5. Add some of the coriander leaves and continue to sauté.  Add the brinjal pulp and mix well and cook till it gets heated through.
  6. Garnish with the remaining coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories914
Carbohydrates94.3
Protein22.7
Fat49.8
Other Fiber80.1gm
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