How to Make Indian Stuffed Eggplant - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Indian cuisine, then you'll love this delicious and colorful dish. Indian Stuffed Eggplant, also known as Bharwa Baingan, is a popular vegetarian recipe that's bursting with flavor and spices. This traditional dish features tender eggplants that are stuffed with a mixture of aromatic spices, nuts, and herbs, making it a delightful addition to any Indian meal.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. You can adjust the level of spic...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 small eggplants, halved lengthwise
  • ½ cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons vindaloo curry powder (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Scoop the inside out of the eggplant halves, leaving 1/4 inch of flesh attached to the skin. Roughly chop the removed eggplant, and set the shells aside.
  • Heat the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the coriander, vindaloo powder, chili powder, and salt; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes until the spices are very fragrant. Stir in the chopped eggplant flesh, and cook until very soft, mashing as you go. Pour in a little water if needed to keep the eggplant from burning. Keep the mashed eggplant hot over low heat.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Deep fry the eggplant halves in the hot oil until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain upside-down on a paper towel-lined plate. Once drained, spoon in the reserved filling, and serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    264 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 299mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 436mg