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A white bowl filled with Baingan Bharta, the classic Indian mashed eggplant curry, garnished with fresh cilantro. A piece of flatbread rests on the bowl’s edge, with more herbs scattered around on a dark surface.
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Baingan Bharta Recipe

Baingan bharta is a popular North Indian dish in which whole eggplants are charred over an open flame, mashed, and folded into a golden onion-tomato masala. Make this deeply smoky, warmly spiced bharta in under 40 minutes using my easy recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients

  • 1 large whole eggplant
  • 8-10 whole peeled garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoon mustard oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoon chopped green chili
  • 2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mango powder
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup green peas softened
  • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander
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Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 18.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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