Baingan Bharta – Indian Style Fire Roasted Eggplants

Baingan Bharta is a popular dish in Indian cuisine and is often associated with Punjabi cuisine. It is believed that the dish originated in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Baingan Bharta – Indian Style Fire Roasted Eggplants

Cooking Method: Fire Roasting, Sautéing Cuisine: Indian Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 large Eggplants
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Green chili
• 3 small Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Oil

Instructions

1. Roast the eggplants directly over the fire until the skin is charred and blistered.
2. Once cool, remove the skin and mash the roasted eggplants.
3. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds.
4. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, green chili, ginger, and garlic. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
6. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. Add the mashed eggplants and cook for 5-7 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice.
9. Serve hot with roti or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 5g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.