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Baingan Bharta(Smoked Eggplant Curry)

Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta is a part of the national cuisines of India. Baingan Bharta is very popular in north India, especially in Punjab region.Baingan Bharta is a favorite North Indian curry made by first roasting the eggplants until very soft. The flesh is scraped from the skin and cooked with tomatoes, onion and Indian spices.

Still winter is here, cold and snow, so decided to make something spicy and smoky, which is perfect for dinner. Baingan Bharta (Smoked Eggplant Curry) is my favorite and every one love it in my home.

Baingan Bharta

It is primarily a vegetarian dish that comprises Bharta (minced vegetables) made from eggplant (baingan) which is grilled over charcoal or direct open flame, to infuse the dish with a smoky flavor. Traditionally, the dish is often eaten with an Indian flatbread specifically roti, naan or paratha and is also served with rice and/or raita, yogurt salad.

Baingan Bharta Photography

Ingredients:

• 1 large Black Baingan / Eggplant
• Oil for Greasing
• ½ cup Boiled Green Peas (optional)
• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
• 1 tsp Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp Ginger-Green Chili Paste
• 1 cup Finely Chopped Onions
• 1 cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes or Pulp
• ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tbsp Ghee/Oil
• Salt
• 1-2 tbsp Kasuri Methi
• Chopped Coriander Leaves

 

Method:

1. Grease little oil all around the baingan surface and roast it over open flame till it becomes soft, then peel the skin and mash the pulp thoroughly, keep aside.
2. Heat ghee or oil and add cumin seeds. When they crackle, add garlic and sauté.
3. Add ginger, green chili paste and stir for few seconds.
4. Add onions and sauté for few minutes till golden brown.
5. Add finely chopped tomatoes or tomato pulp, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, salt and cook till oil separates from the masala.
6. Now add mashed eggplant/baingan, green peas (optional) and mix it well, then add kasuri methi and cook it for 2-3 minutes.
7. Baingan Bharta is ready, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.
8. Serve it with Naan, Roti or any Indian Flat bread…

Baingan Bharta N 1

Baingan Bharta Photography

Tips:

• You can also add chopped bell pepper/capsicum, if you like it.
• You can cook eggplant into an oven. First wrap it with foil paper and then cook it on high power for 20-25 minutes or till soft.
• You can use onions and tomatoes puree instead of finely chopped.

Baingan Bharta Photography

 

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Baingan Bharta is a part of the national cuisines of India. Baingan Bharta is very popular in north India, especially in Punjab region.Baingan Bharta is a favorite North Indian curry made by first roasting the eggplants until very soft. The flesh is scraped from the skin and cooked with tomatoes, onion and Indian spices.
Author: Binjal Pandya
Recipe type: Sabji & Curry
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • 1 large Black Baingan / Eggplant
  • Oil for Greasing
  • ½ cup Boiled Green Peas (optional)
  • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Ginger-Green Chili Paste
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Onions
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes or Pulp
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ghee/Oil
  • Salt
  • 1-2 tbsp Kasuri Methi
  • Chopped Coriander Leaves
Instructions
  1. Grease little oil all around the baingan surface and roast it over open flame till it becomes soft, then peel the skin and mash the pulp thoroughly, keep aside.
  2. Heat ghee or oil and add cumin seeds. When they crackle, add garlic and sauté.
  3. Add ginger, green chili paste and stir for few seconds.
  4. Add onions and sauté for few minutes till golden brown.
  5. Add finely chopped tomatoes or tomato pulp, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, salt and cook till oil separates from the masala.
  6. Now add mashed eggplant/baingan, green peas (optional) and mix it well, then add kasuri methi and cook it for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Baingan Bharta is ready, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.
  8. Serve it with Naan, Roti or any Indian Flat bread…
Notes
• You can also add chopped bell pepper/capsicum, if you like it.
• You can cook eggplant into an oven. First wrap it with foil paper and then cook it on high power for 20-25 minutes or till soft.
• You can use onions and tomatoes puree instead of finely chopped.
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Baingan Bharta(Smoked Eggplant Curry) was last modified: January 13th, 2019 by Binjal's VEG Kitchen

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  3. KANKANA / 1 Aug 2018 10:54pm #

    I absolutely love baigan bharta but sadly because here I have a hotpot, I miss making it! It’s been such a long time since I had it.

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    • Binjal's VEG Kitchen / 5 Aug 2018 10:17pm #

      In my old house there was a hotpot so I was broiling it in oven, it tastes good but ya nothing can beat roasting over direct flame. thank you Kankana for your comment 🙂

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  4. Traditionallymodernfood / 12 Feb 2016 7:20pm #

    My fav curry.. U r tempting me , I have eggplant in fridge will di it tonight
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    • Binjal's VEG Kitchen / 13 Feb 2016 1:56am #

      thanks Vidya!

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  5. [email protected] / 12 Feb 2016 10:11am #

    I’m a brinjal hater converted to brinjal lover…bhartha is all time fav..looks yummy binjal. Beautiful clicks too as always

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    • Binjal's VEG Kitchen / 12 Feb 2016 5:43pm #

      thanks Jyothi!

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  6. Sonal / 10 Feb 2016 4:55pm #

    One of my most loved Sabji Binjal! Yours looks smoking!!
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    • Binjal's VEG Kitchen / 10 Feb 2016 6:01pm #

      thanks dear! <3

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  7. Swati / 10 Feb 2016 11:42am #

    Wow!!!! Stunning Pictures as always! Loved ypour recipe as well, going to try soon!

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    • Binjal's VEG Kitchen / 10 Feb 2016 6:00pm #

      Thanks Swati! I’m sure you will love it!

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  8. veena / 9 Feb 2016 11:28pm #

    Lovely color.. Love your single eggplant shot.. one of my most favourite dish
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    • Binjal's VEG Kitchen / 10 Feb 2016 12:44am #

      Thanks Veena!

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