Indian

Baingan Bharta

Name: Baingan Bharta
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant (aubergine/brinjal); 2 medium onions (finely chopped); 2 medium tomatoes (finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp fresh coriander

A smoky mashed eggplant dish cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

40 minutes

Serves 4

Lunch/Dinner

No common allergens detected

Based on this recipe's ingredient list. Always verify with your own brands and labels.

Instructions

6 steps

1
Roast the Eggplant: Wash the eggplant and pat it dry. Make a few slits with a knife. Place it directly over an open gas stove flame or a hot grill. Roast it, turning occasionally with tongs, for 10-15 minutes until the skin is entirely charred and the inside feels extremely soft and collapsed.

2
Peel and Mash: Transfer to a bowl and cover with a plate for 5 minutes (the steam makes peeling easier). Carefully peel off the charred skin. Mash the smoky flesh with a fork.
3
Sauté Aromatics: Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil or vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, then the minced garlic and finely chopped onions. Sauté until the onions are golden brown.
4
Cook the Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the oil separates from the masala.
5
Incorporate the Eggplant: Stir the mashed, smoky eggplant into the pan. Mix well so the eggplant absorbs all the spices.
6
Finish: Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and fold in a generous handful of chopped fresh coriander.

Unlock the full recipe

Get every step for Baingan Bharta — plus exact amounts and 2,000+ more recipes — with Listahan Pro.

Unlock in app Get Listahan free

30-day free trial · cancel anytime

Plan it in Listahan

Add Baingan Bharta to your week, check it against your household's allergens, and build the shopping list automatically.

Open in app iOS (Beta) Android (Beta)

More Indian recipes

Indian

Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy tomato-based chicken curry.

45 min Serves 4

Dairy

Indian

Palak Paneer

A vegetarian dish consisting of paneer in a thick paste made from puréed spinach.

30 min Serves 2

Dairy

Indian

Chana Masala

A flavorful and spicy chickpea curry.

40 min Serves 4

No common allergens

Browse all Indian recipes