India • Main course

Baingan Bharta

Make baingan bharta at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by India's cuisine.

VeganSavory
Prep15 min
Cook50 min
Servings4
Baingan Bharta
Category illustration (not this exact prepared recipe). Andy Li · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons; full source/license: /credits

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Prick aubergines and roast at 230°C for 35–45 minutes, turning once, until collapsed and very soft.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Cool enough to handle, peel away skins and mash the flesh.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Heat oil; sizzle cumin seeds, then fry onion for 8 minutes.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Add garlic, ginger and chilli for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ground coriander, turmeric and salt; cook 8 minutes.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Fold in aubergine and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring. Finish with garam masala and coriander.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested