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Smoky Baigan Bharta Bowl

Baigan ka Bharta

Baigan ka Bharta – smoky, flavorful, and rich in tradition. Discover the artful simplicity within
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Baigan Bharta
Servings: 4 people
Author: Amita

Ingredients

  • ½ kg Brinjal round 2 numbers large
  • ¼ Cup Vegetable oil or Mustard oil or any odour less oil
  • 10-12 cloves Peeled garlic cloves Crushed
  • ½ inch Ginger peeled Crushed
  • 3 Medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 2 Red tomato Large ,Chopped
  • 2 no Green Chilli
  • 1 tbsp Table Salt
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder Crushed (Kutti)
  • ½ Cup Green Peas fresh or frozen

Instructions

Roasting Brinjal

  • Wash and pat dry brinjal with a towel
  • Apply oil all over the brinjal for aiding in the roasting.
    Oil enhances brinjal roasting.
  • Roast on a live fire until the peel is burnet thorough and cracks develop, the brinjal will shrink and crack.
    Smoky fire-roasted brinjal
  • Transfer the roasted brinjal in a bow with tap water.
    Roasted brinjal submerged in water.
  • Let is cool for few minutes to be able to peel the skin, dipping in water aids in peeling of the skin.
    Peeling brinjal for rustic aroma.
  • Transfer the peeled brinjal to a chopping board and mince coarsely.
    Mincing brinjal for flavorful dish.

Preparing masala for Baigan ka bharta

  • Heat oil in a wok, add crushed Garlic, Ginger & green chilli, saute until garlic is golden brown in color
    Sizzling wok with golden garlic.
  • Add Copped onion saute until translucent.
    Caramelizing onions in sizzling wok.
  • Add coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Chili powder and Salt mix
    Spices blend for flavorful brinjal.
  • Add Chopped tomato, sauté for couple of minutes.
    Spices blend for flavorful brinjal.
  • Place the lid and cook on slow flame for 5 minutes
    Lid covered, slow-cooking magic.
  • Remove the lid and add the minced brinjal and blanched green peas.
    Mincing flavorful brinjal for Bharta.
  • Add blanched green peas.
    Blanched peas enhance rustic Bharta.
  • Mix well, cover with lid and cook for 15 minutes.
    Stir, cover, and simmer for 15 mins.
  • Remove and serve as an side dish to your meals.
    Roasted Brinjal, Perfect Side Dish

Notes

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