Monday 10 September 2012

Baingan Bhartha (Mashed Eggplant/ Brinjal gravy)


My Husband loves Baingan in any form. So, I wanted to try this Baingan ka Bhartha. Came out well :) and he loved it ! Here is the recipe



Ingredients:


  • Brinjal or Eggplant – 2 or 3 nos
  • Cumin seeds or Jeera – 1/2 tsp
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Tomato (finely chopped) – 2 nos
  • Onion (finely chopped) – 2  nos
  • Garam Masala Powder – 1 tspTurmeric Powder -1/2 tsp
  • Green Chilli (chopped) – 2 to 3 no.s
  • Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp
  • Coriander Powder or Dhania – 1/2 tsp
  • Cooked Peas(Optional) – ½ cup
  • Lemon (optional) – 1 no.
  • Oil – 3 tsp (Prefer it less oily. If you want to be a little more oily, you can add a few tsps extra)
  • Butter – ¼ tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped Coriander Leaves – 1 cup


Method :

  • Roast the Brinjal on a medium the flame. Keep roasting  it until the skin on all sides become soft and can be easily peeled off.
  • Once it cools, peel off the skin and mash the pulp either with hand or using  a mixer.
  • Now heat oil and butter in a pan. Once it is hot, add cumin seeds.
  • Next, add the chopped onions, green chillies and ginger garlic paste.
  • Saute it until the raw smell goes off . Now add the chopped tomatoes and the masala   powders(Mixture of turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder and the red chilli. Saute the mixture until it becomes soft and oil gets separated.
  • Now, add the mashed Brinjal, the cooked peas(if needed), and salt to taste and mix  well.
  • Cook on low flame for a about 10 minutes.
  • Add the chopped coriander leaves and remove from flame.
  • Baingan ka Bhartha is ready to be served with Rice or hot roti.
  • In case you need some tangy flavor, you can add some lemon juice to it. It tastes really good.
Cheers! See you all with a new recipe

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