Baingan Bharta Recipe – How to make Punjabi Baingan Bharta Recipe

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Punjabi Baingan Bharta Recipe
 
Prep Time: 10 mins    |  Cook time: 25 mins    |  Serves: 4-5 

Author:Hari Chandana P 
Cuisine: North Indian 
Recipe type: Side dish

Ingredients:

• 1 Eggplant / Aubergine / Brinjal, big sized
• 1 heaping cup Tomatoes, chopped
• 2 Onions, medium sized
• 1.5 tsp Coriander Powder
• 3/4 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder or as needed
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 tsp Sugar (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Chopped Coriander Leaves

Instructions:

1. Wash and pat dry the eggplant.
2. Prick the brinjal with a fork all over.
3. Apply little oil over the brinjal and roast over on an open flame, turning every few minutes until it is completely black and soft. Let it cool completely.
4. Peel the skin and chop the brinjal into small pieces. Keep it aside.
5. Heat oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and fry till they begin to change color.
6. Add finely chopped onion and fry till transparent.
7. Add ginger garlic paste to it and fry for a minute.
8. Add finely chopped tomatoes, garam masala, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, sugar, salt and red chilli powder and combine everything. Cook until mushy.
9. Add the chopped roasted eggplant and little water and let it cook for 3 – 4 minutes.
10. Add the chopped coriander leaves and turn off the flame.
11. Serve hot with roti.