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Earthy Indian Baingan Masala

Name: Earthy Indian Baingan Masala
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, washed and halved; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch ginger, grated; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 cup water; Salt to taste; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; Green chili, sliced

A hearty and flavorful Indian dish where roasted eggplants are simmered in a spiced tomato curry.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 29, 2026

Earthy Indian Baingan Masala — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Roasted Eggplant

For the Spiced Tomato Gravy

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 177 kcal
Protein: 2.2 g
Carbs: 12.3 g
Fat: 14.7 g
Fiber: 4.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 708 kcal
Protein: 8.6 g
Carbs: 49.1 g
Fat: 58.7 g
Fiber: 19.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 large eggplants washed and halved	90	3	20	0.5	12
2 tbsp olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 onion finely chopped	44	1	10	0.1	2
2 tomatoes chopped	44	2	10	0.6	2
3 cloves garlic minced	13	1	3	0	0.2
1-inch ginger grated	2	0.1	0.4	0	0.1
1 tsp cumin seeds	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.6
1 tsp ground coriander	6	0.2	1	0.3	0.7
1 tsp ground turmeric	8	0.2	1.3	0.2	0.9
1 tsp red chili powder	7	0.4	1.3	0.4	0.8
1/2 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh coriander leaves chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Green chili sliced	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Roasting the Eggplant

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Prepare Eggplants
Brush the halved eggplants with olive oil and sprinkle salt.
3
Roast Eggplants
Place them on a baking tray, skin-side down, and roast for 30 minutes until tender.

Making the Spiced Tomato Gravy

1
Heat Ghee
Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
2
Add Cumin Seeds
Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
3
Sauté Aromatics
Add onions, garlic, and ginger, sauté until golden brown.
Tip: Ensure the garlic does not burn as it can turn bitter.