How to Make Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baingan bharta, also known as eggplant curry, is a popular South Asian dish that is characterized by its smoky flavor and rich, savory taste. This flavorful dish is made by roasting eggplant over an open flame until the skin is charred, then removing the skin and mashing the flesh to create a creamy, delicious curry. Baingan bharta is often made with a variety of spices and seasonings, making it a versatile and flavorful dish that can be customized to suit your tastes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ bunch cilantro, finely chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place eggplant on a medium baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender. Remove from heat, cool, peel, and chop.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in cumin seeds and onion. Cook and stir until onion is tender.
  • Mix ginger garlic paste, curry powder, and tomato into the saucepan, and cook about 1 minute. Stir in yogurt. Mix in eggplant and jalapeno pepper, and season with salt. Cover, and cook 10 minutes over high heat. Remove cover, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
  • Nutrition

    146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 739mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 559mg