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Savory Indian Baingan Bharta with Roasted Eggplant

Name: Savory Indian Baingan Bharta with Roasted Eggplant
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, grated; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

A traditional Indian dish made by roasting and mashing eggplants, flavored with fragrant spices and fresh herbs.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 13, 2025

Savory Indian Baingan Bharta with Roasted Eggplant — 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 Spice Blend

For the Aromatic Base

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 143 kcal
Protein: 1.68 g
Carbs: 11.23 g
Fat: 11.23 g
Fiber: 4.65 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 571 kcal
Protein: 6.7 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Fat: 44.9 g
Fiber: 18.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 large eggplants	80	2	20	0.5	11
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
1/2 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon cumin seeds	22	1	3	1	1
1 tablespoon coriander seeds	20	1	3	0.8	2
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder	4	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.5
1 teaspoon red chili powder	6	0.3	1	0.3	1
2 tablespoons sunflower oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 onion finely chopped	44	1	10	0.1	1.5
3 cloves garlic minced	13	0.6	3	0	0.2
1-inch piece ginger grated	5	0.1	1	0	0.2
2 green chilies finely chopped	12	0.5	2	0.1	1
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Roasting the Eggplants

1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Prepare eggplants
Pierce the eggplants all over with a fork, brush with olive oil, and season with salt.
3
Roast and mash
Roast for 40 minutes until tender, turning occasionally. Let cool, then peel and mash the flesh.
Tip: Ensure eggplants are thoroughly roasted until the flesh collapses for the best texture.

Preparing the Spice Blend

1
Toast seeds
Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan until fragrant.
2
Grind spices
Grind them into a fine powder with turmeric and chili powder.
Tip: Add a drop of ghee in the spice blend for added richness.
3
Set aside
Set aside for later use.

How to Make Savory Indian Baingan Bharta with Roasted Eggplant

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing Aromatics
Heat sunflower oil in a pan, sauté onions until golden.
2
Adding Spices
Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chilies, then add the spice blend.
3
Combining Ingredients
Add the mashed eggplant to the pan, mix well, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.