Baingan Bharta
Baingan Bharta It is a delicious and aromatic Indian vegetable dish, completely 100% plant-based! Coarsely mashed ripe eggplant, cooked with tomato sauce, onions and fragrant spices until perfectly absorbed. This dish is special because the smoky aroma of the grilled eggplant immediately gives a deep and unique taste. The soft texture is combined with a savory, slightly spicy and fresh taste without animal ingredients.Very delicious served warm with capati bread, naan and or white rice.
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Time
50 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #the main ingredient:
- Two large purple eggplants
- Two onions, finely chopped
- Two red tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic and 1 piece of ginger, finely chopped
- Two green/red chilies, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- #seasoning ingredients:
- One teaspoon of turmeric powder
- One teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and sugar to taste
- A little lime juice
- Chopped fresh cilantro for sprinkling
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Grill the eggplant over the stovetop or in the oven until the skin is charred black and the flesh is perfectly tender. Remove, soak briefly in cold water, peel, and coarsely mash the eggplant flesh.
- 2
Heat oil, sauté onions until softened and brown. Add ginger, garlic, and chilies and sauté until fragrant.
- 3
Add all the ground spices, stir briefly, then add the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are broken down and the sauce thickens.
- 4
Add the finely ground eggplant, stir well, cook slowly for 10 to 15 minutes so that the spices are absorbed perfectly.
- 5
Season with salt, sugar, and lime juice. Sprinkle with coriander leaves and serve warm. Your dish is ready to enjoy!