Indian Baingan Bharta

Ingredients

• 2 large aubergines
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 cup peas (optional)
• Big handful coriander
• Salt

Instructions

1. Char aubergines directly on a gas flame or grill until skin is blackened and flesh is collapsing.
2. Rest covered 10 min.
3. Peel; mash the flesh on a board.
4. Heat oil; temper cumin.
5. Add onion; cook 8 min.
6. Add ginger-garlic, chilli, then dry spices.
7. Add tomato; cook until mushy.
8. Add aubergine and peas; cook 10 min.
9. Finish with garam masala and coriander.

Serving suggestions

• Eat with roti.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 3 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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