Eggplant lovers will definitely love smoky flavoured versions of this delicious vegetable and what better way to enjoy it than a smoky Eggplant curry!
There are so many versions of this dish, but the authentic way is to roast the Eggplant on open fire which creates the amazing smokey flavour. Roasting on a gas flame will also give the same result without the smokey flavour.
Here it is, my version of Baigan Bharta:
Ingredients: a few Eggplants, 1 tomato chopped, 1 onion chopped, 2 tbsps garlic paste, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp chilli flakes/dry chilli, 1 tsp garam masala, salt to taste.
Make: Roast Eggplants on an open fire like an outdoor fire pit until they are soft and wrinkled.
Let it cool completely before peeling off the skin and mashing the flesh. You will already smell the beautiful smokey flavour. In a pan, saute in a little oil, chilli, garlic, cumin seeds and onion. Add in the tomato, garam masala then the mashed Eggplant flesh. Add salt and mix well together. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
Serve hot with rotis and rice, also goes great with a simple Daal Tadka :)
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