Baingan Bharta

47m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and cut the brinjals.
  2. 2Finely chop the onions and green onions.
  3. 3Brush the brinjals with oil and make small cuts on the skin of the brinjals.
  4. 4Stuff the garlic cloves in the slits of the brinjals.
  5. 5Place the brinjals on a grill and roast them.
  6. 6Roast the tomatoes on the same grill.
  7. 7Peel the skin of the roasted brinjals and chop them.
  8. 8Peel the roasted tomatoes and chop them.
  9. 9Grind the coriander leaves and green chilies into a paste.
  10. 10Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  11. 11Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  12. 12Add the chopped brinjals and tomatoes.
  13. 13Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt to the pan.
  14. 14Add the coriander-green chilies paste.
  15. 15Mix everything well and cook until it reaches desired consistency.

Ingredients

  • 2 brinjal
  • 1 onion
  • 1 handful green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 handful coriander leaves
  • 3 green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

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