Baingan Bharta | Smoked Aubergine Mash
Smoky and spicy Indian aubergine mash which pairs well with Indian food. Simple, quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 Pc Eggplant/aubergine - large
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
- 2-3 Pcs Green chillies - chopped
- 1 Pc Onion - large
- 2 Pcs Tomatoes - medium
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 Tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 Tsp Garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp Chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Smear oil to 1 large aubergine and roast it on open flame. Keep turning it until it’s well cooked from inside. Take it off the flame, let it cool for a few minutes, remove the charred skin and roughly chop the pulpy inside.
- In a pan, add 1 tbsp oil, add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp asafoetida, 2-3 chopped green chillies. Sauté for a couple mins and add 1 large chopped onion.
- Let the onion turn translucent and then add 2 medium sized chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes turn mushy and release oil.
- Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, salt and mix well. Mix in the chopped aubergine.
- Cook for additional 3-4 mins and add chopped cilantro. Give a good mix and it’s ready to serve with flatbreads, over a toast or with dal chawal.
- Garnish with more cilantro.Enjoy!!!