Baigan Ka Bharta

Smokey and flavorful, baingan ka bharta is an Indian delicacy (also a loved recipe of the Mediterranean region) that takes minimum effort to cook.

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant (baingan)
• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
• 1 medium-sized tomato, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon ghee
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro for garnish

How To Prepare

1. Place the eggplant on the gas burner and roast it. You can also steam it.
2. Use a knife to peel the skin.
3. Mash the eggplant with the back of a fork.
4. Heat olive oil in a pan.
5. Add in the chopped onion and let it fry for 2 minutes over medium flame.
6. Add the tomatoes and fry for 2 minutes.
7. Add green chilies, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and Kashmiri red chili powder. Cook for a minute.
8. Add in the mashed eggplant and salt. Combine everything.
9. Cook for one more minute.
10. Drizzle a teaspoon of ghee on top and garnish with cilantro.