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Baingan Bharta

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Submitted by poolguy00

YIELD

3 servings

PREP

40 min

COOK

20 min

READY

60 min

Ingredients

1 1
LARGE LARGE EGGPLANT
purple *
1 1
MEDIUM MEDIUM ONIONS
chopped
2-3
EACH GARLIC CLOVES
or more, to taste
1-2
TEASPOON GARAM MASALA *
1 15
TABLESPOON ML LEMON JUICE
1 1
X X JALAPEÑO PEPPER
to taste *
1 1
X X SALT *
1 1
X X CILANTRO
chopped for garnish *
1 5
TEASPOON ML CUMIN SEEDS
1 5
TEASPOON 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 131g (4.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 43 9% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 29%
Calcium 4% Iron 6%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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