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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 Troy·January 29, 2026

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.

How to Make Earthy Indian Baingan Masala

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing Aromatics
Sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
2
Simmering Sauce
Add tomatoes, spices, and water, simmer to blend flavors.
3
Incorporating Eggplant
Gently mix roasted eggplant into the sauce and simmer.

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Preparation

Roasting the Eggplant

Preheat Oven

Prepare Eggplants

Roast Eggplants

Making the Spiced Tomato Gravy

Heat Ghee

Add Cumin Seeds

Sauté Aromatics

How to Make Earthy Indian Baingan Masala

Sautéing Aromatics

Simmering Sauce

Incorporating Eggplant

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