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Protein

3.7g / 9%

Carbohydrates

21.2g / 48%

Fats

8.3g / 42%

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Indian Main Course

Baingan Bharta Recipe

Name: Baingan Bharta Recipe
Prep time: PT20.00M
Cook time: PT40.00M
Total time: PT61.00M
Yield: 4.00
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 Units Brinjal; 2 Tablespoons Oil; 1 Unit Onion (Chopped); 1 Inch Ginger (Chopped); 4 Cloves Garlic (Chopped); 2 Units Tomato (Chopped); 2 Units Green Chillies (Chopped); 1 Teaspoonful Red Chilli Powder; 2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Chopped)

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61Min

Medium

Recipe Variants

Baingan ka Bharta is a popular North Indian dish, made by mashing roasted brinjals and cooking them with simple spices and condiments. The mouthwatering smoky flavour that comes from charring the baingan, is what makes this dish stand out from the rest. A well-smoked Baingan ka Bharta, never fails to add a special touch to our regular everyday meals!

Ingredients

4 Servings

Brinjal

2 Tablespoons

Oil

Onion (Chopped)

1 Inch

Ginger (Chopped)

4 Cloves

Garlic (Chopped)

Tomato (Chopped)

Green Chillies (Chopped)

1 Teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder

2 Tablespoons

Coriander Leaves (Chopped)

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Nutrition Value

Energy

160.69 kcal

Protein

3.74 g

Carbohydrates

21.19 g

Fats

8.28 g

Information per serving

Step 1

20 Min

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2

20 Min

Roast the brinjal on an open flame or grill it till soft inside and burnt outside. Then, wash it under a tap to remove all the burnt skin, remove the leftover skin by hand, peel it properly and mash it well.

Step 3

15 Min

Heat oil in a karahi, fry the chopped onions till golden brown. Add ginger, garlic and fry for 5 minutes. Now add the tomatoes and sauté till soft.

Step 4

5 Min

Add green chillies, red chilli powder and sauté for a minute. Add the mashed brinjal, salt and mix well. Continue to sauté till the mixture is well blended.

Step 5

1 Min

Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves

Step 1 of 5

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2 of 5

Step 3 of 5

Heat oil in a karahi, fry the chopped onions till golden brown. Add ginger, garlic and fry for 5 minutes. Now add the tomatoes and sauté till soft.

Step 4 of 5

Add green chillies, red chilli powder and sauté for a minute. Add the mashed brinjal, salt and mix well. Continue to sauté till the mixture is well blended.