Savory Indian Baingan Bharta with Roasted Eggplant

Name: Savory Indian Baingan Bharta with Roasted Eggplant
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
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; 3 cloves garlic; 1-inch piece ginger; 2 green chilies; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Smoky roasted eggplant blended with aromatic spices for a delicious dish

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

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Roasted Eggplant

2 large eggplants

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Spice Blend

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon red chili powder

For the Aromatic Base

2 tablespoons sunflower oil

1 onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

1-inch piece ginger

grated

2 green chilies

finely chopped

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons cilantro

chopped

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Roasting the Eggplants

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare eggplants

Pierce the eggplants all over with a fork, brush with olive oil, and season with salt.

Roast and mash

Roast for 40 minutes until tender, turning occasionally. Let cool, then peel and mash the flesh.

Ensure eggplants are thoroughly roasted until the flesh collapses for the best texture.

Preparing the Spice Blend

Toast seeds

Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan until fragrant.

Grind spices

Grind them into a fine powder with turmeric and chili powder.

Add a drop of ghee in the spice blend for added richness.

Set aside

Set aside for later use.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Aromatics

Heat sunflower oil in a pan, sauté onions until golden.

Adding Spices

Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chilies, then add the spice blend.

Combining Ingredients

Add the mashed eggplant to the pan, mix well, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Plating & Serving