Smoked Aubergine Curry/Baingan Ka Bharta
From smithsmile 14 years ago
- 20 mins to make
- Serves 3-4
Ask any Indian about Aubergines and the first thing they'll come up with is--'Baingan(Aubergine) ka Bharta.It has a lovely smoky taste and is quick to make.Tastes great with Roti(Indian bread),naan,butter naan,or steamed rice. Read more One of my absolute favourites.Do try it. See less
Ingredients
- 1 large aubergine/eggplant/brinjal/Baingan shopping list
- 1/4tsp-cumin seeds shopping list
- 1med sized onion chopped fine shopping list
- 2-tsp ginger garlic paste shopping list
- 2-chopped green chillies(can be adjusted to taste) shopping list
- 1/4tsp-turmeric powder shopping list
- 1/2tsp-coriander powder shopping list
- 1/4tsp red chilli powder(optional) shopping list
- 1/4 tsp-garam masala(optional) shopping list
- salt to taste shopping list
- 1 med red tomato chopped fine shopping list
- 2-3 tbsp shopping list
- olive oil shopping list
- fresh coriander leaves for garnish shopping list
How to make it
- 1.Wash and wipe the whole eggplant dry.
- 2.on a stove top,over a low flame roast the aubergine all over,holding gently with its green part.take care not to burn it.
- 3.once its seems a bit soft and done,turn off the flame and put it in a covered dish till it cools.
- 4. Once cool,peel off its skin(it'll come off easily),and mash it to a pulp,if it has a lot off seeds,discard the seeds part and then mash it.
- 5.now Heat oil in a pan,and add the cumin seeds,then follow the chopped onions,saute well till the onions are cooked,but dont brown them,
- 6.now add the ginger-garlic paste,turmeric powder and the chopped green chillies.keep sauteing over a med flame
- 7.Now add the chopped tomatoes and fry well till they dont look or smell raw.you can add some water if it sticks to the pan
- 8.Add the coriander powder,red chilli powder,mix well and add the mashed Aubergine,salt mix well for 2 mins.Adjust the consistency.it shouldnt be too watery or too dry.just thick
- 9. Finally garnish with some coriander leaves,and you can also add some garam masala is you wish for that extra spicy taste
- 10.Serve hot with naans,tandoori roti,phulkas,or steamed rice
Smoked Aubergine
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