Earthy Indian Baingan Masala

Name: Earthy Indian Baingan Masala
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil; 1 onion; 2 tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic; 1-inch ginger; 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; Green chili

Roasted Eggplant with Spiced Tomato Gravy

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

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Roasted Eggplant

2 large eggplants

washed and halved

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

For the Spiced Tomato Gravy

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

For Garnishing

Fresh coriander leaves

chopped

Green chili

sliced

Preparation

Roasting the Eggplant

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare Eggplants

Brush the halved eggplants with olive oil and sprinkle salt.

Roast Eggplants

Place them on a baking tray, skin-side down, and roast for 30 minutes until tender.

Making the Spiced Tomato Gravy

Heat Ghee

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.

Add Cumin Seeds

Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

Sauté Aromatics

Add onions, garlic, and ginger, sauté until golden brown.

Ensure the garlic does not burn as it can turn bitter.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Aromatics

Sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Simmering Sauce

Add tomatoes, spices, and water, simmer to blend flavors.

Incorporating Eggplant

Gently mix roasted eggplant into the sauce and simmer.

Plating & Serving