Brinjal Bharta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Take 1 kg brinjal and remove the top side.
  2. 2Take 1 kg brinjal and remove the top side.
  3. 3Take 1 kg brinjal and remove the top side.
  4. 4Cut the brinjal into four pieces.
  5. 5Cut the brinjal into four pieces.
  6. 6Cut the brinjal into four pieces.
  7. 7Cut the tomatoes into two pieces.
  8. 8Cut the tomatoes into two pieces.
  9. 9Cut the tomatoes into two pieces.
  10. 10Cut all brinjals and tomatoes in this manner.
  11. 11Cut all brinjals and tomatoes in this manner.
  12. 12Cut all brinjals and tomatoes in this manner.
  13. 13Deep fry the brinjals, tomatoes, an entire bulb of garlic, and chillies (according to taste) in oil.
  14. 14Deep fry the brinjals, tomatoes, an entire bulb of garlic, and chillies (according to taste) in oil.
  15. 15Deep fry the brinjals, tomatoes, an entire bulb of garlic, and chillies (according to taste) in oil.
  16. 16Remove the tomatoes first as their skin comes off quickly.
  17. 17Remove the tomatoes first as their skin comes off quickly.
  18. 18Remove the tomatoes first as their skin comes off quickly.
  19. 19Let the brinjal turn slightly golden, then take it out.
  20. 20Let the brinjal turn slightly golden, then take it out.
  21. 21Let the brinjal turn slightly golden, then take it out.
  22. 22Remove the chillies and garlic once they are slightly golden brown.
  23. 23Remove the chillies and garlic once they are slightly golden brown.
  24. 24Remove the chillies and garlic once they are slightly golden brown.
  25. 25Peel the skin off the fried brinjals and tomatoes.
  26. 26Peel the skin off the fried brinjals and tomatoes.
  27. 27Peel the skin off the fried brinjals and tomatoes.
  28. 28Chop the fried brinjal, tomatoes, chillies, and garlic in a chopper or mash with a potato masher to create a paste.
  29. 29Chop the fried brinjal, tomatoes, chillies, and garlic in a chopper or mash with a potato masher to create a paste.
  30. 30Chop the fried brinjal, tomatoes, chillies, and garlic in a chopper or mash with a potato masher to create a paste.
  31. 31Reduce the oil in the pan and chop two medium sized onions, then cook them until light golden brown.
  32. 32Reduce the oil in the pan and chop two medium sized onions, then cook them until light golden brown.
  33. 33Reduce the oil in the pan and chop two medium sized onions, then cook them until light golden brown.
  34. 34Add 0.5 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, salt as per taste, and 0.5 tsp cumin seeds to the onions.
  35. 35Add 0.5 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, salt as per taste, and 0.5 tsp cumin seeds to the onions.
  36. 36Add 0.5 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, salt as per taste, and 0.5 tsp cumin seeds to the onions.
  37. 37Add 1 tsp coriander powder to the mixture.
  38. 38Add 1 tsp coriander powder to the mixture.
  39. 39Add 1 tsp coriander powder to the mixture.
  40. 40Cook the spices for one to two minutes.
  41. 41Cook the spices for one to two minutes.
  42. 42Cook the spices for one to two minutes.
  43. 43Add the brinjal mixture to the cooked spices and mix well.
  44. 44Add the brinjal mixture to the cooked spices and mix well.
  45. 45Add the brinjal mixture to the cooked spices and mix well.
  46. 46Cook the mixture for approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
  47. 47Cook the mixture for approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
  48. 48Cook the mixture for approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
  49. 49Add 0.5 cup of coriander and all the chillies (as per taste).
  50. 50Add 0.5 cup of coriander and all the chillies (as per taste).
  51. 51Add 0.5 cup of coriander and all the chillies (as per taste).
  52. 52Cook for just a minute or two more.
  53. 53Cook for just a minute or two more.
  54. 54Cook for just a minute or two more.
  55. 55Dish out and serve with hot chapati or naan.
  56. 56Dish out and serve with hot chapati or naan.
  57. 57Dish out and serve with hot chapati or naan.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg brinjal
  • 1 kg brinjal
  • 1 kg brinjal
  • tomato
  • tomato
  • tomato
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • chillies
  • chillies
  • chillies
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • 2 medium sized onions
  • 2 medium sized onions
  • 2 medium sized onions
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • per taste salt
  • per taste salt
  • per taste salt
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 0.5 cup coriander
  • 0.5 cup coriander
  • 0.5 cup coriander

Equipment

chopperpotato masherpan

Tips

  • You can mash the brinjal mixture with a potato masher instead of a chopper if you prefer.
  • Don't be afraid of the foam when cooking the spices with the brinjal oil, it's normal.