Baingan Bharta

(Indian Spiced Roasted Brinjal)

25 min

Prep (min)

2-3

Katoris

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Vegetarian

Nutrient Information — per 1 Katori

89 Kcal

Energy (kcal)

2.3 g

Protein

9.0 g

Carbohydrate

4.5 g

Total Fats

Amount per diet plan: 1/2 Katori at one time

Ingredients

1 Large brinjal

2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped

4 medium Onions, finely chopped

4 small Garlic cloves, crushed

2 whole Green chillies, sliced (optional)

4 tsp Groundnut oil

2 sprigs Coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

1/2 tsp Coriander powder

1/2 tsp Amchur powder

1/2 tsp Garam masala (freshly prepared)

Use minimal Amount of salt

Method of Preparation

Rinse the brinjal under running water and wipe them. Place the brinjal on a direct flame or a grilling plate. Keep turning the brinjal to all sides and grill evenly until charred. To check if it is cooked well or not, pierce with a fork, and see whether the fork goes in easily. Keep it aside and let it cool. Then peel the skin and mash it well till no lumps remain.

Peel and wash onion, garlic, tomatoes, and green chillies. Mash the roasted brinjal and finely chop onion, tomatoes, slice green chillies and crush garlic.

In a karahi/pan, heat the oil. Add chopped onions, sliced green chillies and crushed garlic. Fry till the onions are golden brown.

Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cook until oil separates.

Then add mashed brinjal and mix well. Add amchur powder, garam masala and let it cook for 5-7 minutes on a low flame. Stir occasionally.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.