Baingan Bharta
Yield
3 servingsPrep
40 minCook
20 minReady
60 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | large |
eggplant
purple |
*
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
|
|
| 2-3 | each |
garlic cloves
or more, to taste |
|
| 1-2 | teaspoon |
garam masala
|
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1 | x |
jalapeño pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
cilantro
chopped for garnish |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cumin seeds
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | large |
eggplant
purple |
*
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
|
|
|
garlic cloves
or more, to taste |
|
||
|
garam masala
|
*
|
||
| 15 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1 | x |
jalapeño pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
cilantro
chopped for garnish |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
cumin seeds
|
|
| 5 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
Directions
Grill the eggplant (lightly oiled) on an open flame, turning it around when skin is charred...skin should turn completely black. (sometimes the eggplant might burst open and make a mess..) (if you have an electric range, grill it on a hot skillet, at max heat)
Peel, cool slightly, mash with a fork.
Heat 2 tablesp. (or 1) oil. Fry cumin seeds, chopped onion and crushed garlic with turmeric added. Add half of chopped tomatos. Fry some more! add mashed eggplant. Add salt and masala powder (spice powder) and hot peppers. cook on low heat for about 5 to 7 mts. Let cool slightly and then add lemon juice. Garnish with remaining chopped tomatos and cilantro.
Serve it with hot parathas or in a pinch, pita bread.
