Baingan Ka Bharta

A side dish with the aroma that takes you to khet-khaliyan | farms is this wonderful appetizing Baingan Ka Bharta. This is a preparation where the baingan is grilled and then smashed before making it into an awesome dish that can be relished with Roti | Rice!

Ingredients:
500 gms Bharta Baingan | Brinjal | Egg Plant | Aubergiene
4 Tomatoes, finely chopped
3 Onion, finely chopped
1 " Adrak | Ginger, finely chopped

3 Green Chilli, finely chopped

1 tsp Haldi | Turmeric Powder

2 tblsp Dhania | Coriander Powder

2 tblsp Saunf | Fennel Powder

1 tsp Jeera | Cumin Seeds

1 tblsp Aamchur | Dry Mango Powder

2 tblsp Fresh Dhania | Coriander Leaves, finely chopped

1 tblsp Oil

To taste Salt

Method:

• Preparing Baingan:
• Wash and dry the baingan.
• Brush very little oil on the entire baingan. With a sharp knife make 1 or 2 slight skores across the skin so that the baingan cooks properly.
• Place a grill over the gas and then place the baingan on top, Turn the baingan holding its stem portion, occasionally, so that all the sides are charred well.

• Place the charred baingan in a pan with cold water. This will enable to peel the charred skin easily with fingers.

• Peel the skin, keeping the stem intact.

• Cut the stem portion and retain. We will use this later. Roughly with the back of a spoon, smash the roasted baingan.

• In a frying pan heat oil and add jeera. When jeera splutters add chopped onions, green chillies and adrak. Saute till the onion becomes translucent.
• Add chopped tomatoes, dhania powder, saunf powder and aamchur powder. Mix well. Saute for 2 minutes.
• Add 1 cup water and cover cook till the tomatoes are cooked well and are mashed.
• Add mashed baingan and salt. Mix well.
• Add water. if required to adjust the consistency as semi-solid.
• Cook for 5 minutes on low flame mixing occasionally and then switch off the gas.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped dhania leaves and the cut stem.
• Serve hot with Roti | Steamed Rice.

We love baingan ka bharta along with Jowar Bhakri!

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About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.