Bharatan Baingan Bharta
A popular Indian eggplant dish where eggplant is roasted, then mashed and seasoned with spices. Serve with rice or roti.
Ingredients
- ●1 medium eggplantany variety, preferably pretty and fluffy
- ●1 tsp indiangaram masala
- ●1 tsp bainganbharta masala
- ●2 fluffyonions
- ●2 prettygarlic cloves
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●1 tbsp oilvegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Roast the eggplant in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is tender.
- 3
Let the eggplant cool down, then peel off the skin and mash it.
- 4
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 5
Add the onions and sauté until they are translucent.
- 6
Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 7
Add the garam masala and bharta masala and sauté for 30 seconds.
- 8
Add the mashed eggplant and mix well.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot with rice or roti.