Instructions
Roasting Eggplant
- Rinse and dry the Eggplant thoroughly
- Apply some oil all over and keep it on an open flame to roast. This allows for a smoky flavor in the eggplant.
- Eggplant can be roasted in the oven as well, however, this will not give a deep smoky flavor
- Keep turning the eggplant after 2-3 minutes for even cooking
- Roast the eggplant until a knife can slide in without any resistance
- Once completely cooked, remove the eggplant from the flame and immerse in a bowl of cold water to cool it down
- Peel the skin of the eggplant and chop or mash
Preparing Baingan Bharta
- Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped garlic and onions
- Sauté the onions till translucent and add the green chilies and tomatoes
- Add the red chili powder and stir the mixture well
- Add the cooked eggplant and mix well with the masala mixture
- Season with salt and keep stirring for about 4-5 minutes
- Stir in the cilantro leaves
- Garnish the delicious smoky baingan bharta with cilantro leaves and serve hot with assorted breads
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