Baigan ka Bharta
Our Tandoor roasted eggplant sautéed on pan
with mellow spices, is the most often licked dish by patrons. We would like to share the secrets with you for your DIY days!
Prep
Time : 45-50 minutes
Cook
time : 21-25 minutes
Serves:
4
Ingredients
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Eggplants 1 kilogram
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Green Peas 300 gram
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Oil 3 tablespoons
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Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
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Onions chopped 3 medium
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Ginger 2 inch piece
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Green chillies chopped 2
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Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons
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Salt to taste
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Tomatoes chopped 4 large
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Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons
Method
Step
1
Pre-heat oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Poke few holes all around the cleaned eggplants using a fork. Place eggplants on a foil lined baking tray or oven safe shallow bowl and apply bit of oil over them
Step 3
Bake for approx. 45 mins or until it's cooked properly. Do flip eggplants halfway through to ensure all sides are evenly cooked. Remove from oven and let them cool.
Step
4
Remove
skin and mash the pulp completely. Heat oil in Indian wok. Add cumin seeds.
Once cumin seeds turn brown, add onions, peas and sauté until onions are
translucent.
Step
5
Add
ginger , green chillies and cook for a minute. Add red chilli powder and mashed
roasted eggplants. Cook for four to five minutes over medium heat, stirring
continuously.
Step
6
Add
salt to taste. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for four to five minutes or
till oil separates.
Step
7
Garnish
with chopped coriander leaves, onion rings and serve hot.