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Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry

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Whenever food has smoked or grilled flavour, there is no second thought about it. Because it has to be tasty. There are so many colorful vegetables available in grocery market during winter. I told you before that my love for winter is only because of food. We can make and also consume without any tension various types of food. Today I am talking about 'eggplant'. Though we both are not big fan of eggplant, but love it in 2/3 forms- 'begun vaja', 'begun pora' and 'begun vorta'. Yess, the recipe is about the last one. 'Baingan bharta' is a very popular dhaba food in India. A simple veggie with loads of flavour will make your dinner a special one. If you can make this bharta properly, the taste will beat any nonveg dish. Just close your eyes and give it a try.


Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant / begun.
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped.
  • 1 Teaspoon of ginger and garlic paste.
  • 3 green chilies.
  • 3 Tablespoons of chopped tomato.
  • 1 Teaspoon of cumin seeds and crushed coriander seeds.
  • Spice powder (1 Teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 Teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 Teaspoon coriander powder and 1 Teaspoon garam masala).
  • Salt and sugar.
  • Some chopped coriander leaves / cilantro.
  • 3-4 Tablespoons of mustard oil.

Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry

Steps

Wash the eggplant and pat it dry.
Trun on the burner and place the eggplant directly.
Turn it around in every 2 minutes. Within 6-7 minutes the eggplant will become soft.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry
Turn off the flame and put the smoked eggplant in a bowl of water for 15 minutes.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry
After resting for 15 minutes in water, you can easily peel it's skin.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry
After that mash it with your hand a bit.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry
Heat oil in a kadai.
Add cumin and crushed coriander seeds in hot oil. Saute them for 30 seconds.
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Add chopped onion. Fry it till golden in color.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry
Add ginger and garlic paste, salt, pinch of sugar and all the above mentioned spice powder. Mix everything well for 3-4 minutes.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry
Then add chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook it for 5 minutes.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry
Now its time to add mashed eggplant into the masala. Mix it very well for 15 minutes in slow flame.
The more you cook, the more taste will come out.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry
Add very little warm water, if you want. Cook it for another 10 minutes.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry
Check the seasoning.
Add some chopped coriander leaves and turn off the heat.
Let it rest for 3 minutes, then serve.
Cooking Step: Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry

Your baingan ka bharta is ready ...
  • Enjoy this hot with roti and onion chunks ...

Baingan ka Bharta / Begun Bhorta / Smoked eggplant curry


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