Spiced Indian Eggplant Bharta with Charred Onions
A smoky, spicy eggplant mash that's rich in flavor
A traditional Indian dish featuring smoked eggplant mashed with spices and topped with sweet, charred onions.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Eggplant
For the Masala
For the Charred Onions
For the Garnish
Preparation
Roasting the Eggplant
Pierce eggplants
Pierce eggplants with a fork to prevent bursting.
Roast eggplants
Roast eggplants directly over a medium flame until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
Roast the eggplants directly over the flame for an authentic smoky flavor.
Cool and mash
Let them cool, then peel and mash the flesh in a bowl.
Ensure the eggplants are fully cooked and soft before mashing.
Preparing the Masala
Heat oil and cumin
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds until they crackle.
Sauté onions
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Cook spices
Stir in garlic, tomatoes, and spices. Cook until the mixture thickens.
Add a splash of water to prevent spices from sticking while cooking.
Cooking Process
Sauteeing Masala
Cook the onion-tomato mixture until it releases oil.
Mixing Bharta
Combine mashed eggplant with the masala in the pan.
Charring Onions
Fry onion slices in oil until they turn dark golden.
Plating & Serving
Spiced Indian Eggplant Bharta with Charred Onions
Spiced Indian Eggplant Bharta with Charred Onions
Plating & Serving
Serve the eggplant bharta in a large bowl, topped generously with charred onions.