Eggplant Curry: (Baingan bharta):

Name: Eggplant Curry: (Baingan bharta):
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500 g eggplants (baingan / Brinjal); 1 tsp oil; 🌻other:; 3-4 Tbsp oil; 1 big onion thinly sliced; 1 large fresh tomato chopped / 1 cup chopped tomato in tin; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder or to taste; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala powder; 3/4 tsp salt or to taste); 2 Tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped; 1 lemon juice

Lubna’s Kitchen @lubnaskitchen

United Kingdom

Baingan bharta is a traditional dish made with grilled eggplants, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. If you love eggplants you got to try out this popular dish. Simple yet tastes super delicious with a unique smoky flavor that comes from grilling eggplants on direct fire. Try out this easy recipe to make delicious & simply flavorful baingan ka bharta. Serve it with roti, paratha or rice. It also goes well with toasted bread, naan or just as a side in a meal.

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Lubna’s Kitchen @lubnaskitchen

United Kingdom

#eggplant #curry #vegan #vegetarian #FridgeForager #lunch #dinner #vegetable

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Ingredients

2 servings

500 geggplants (baingan / Brinjal)
1 tspoil
🌻other:
3-4 Tbspoil
1big onion thinly sliced
1large fresh tomato chopped / 1 cup chopped tomato in tin
1/2 tspred chilli powder or to taste
1/4 tspturmeric powder
1/2 tspgaram masala powder
3/4 tspsalt or to taste)
2 Tbspcoriander leaves finely chopped
1lemon juice

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Steps

1

🌻Preparation
Rinse eggplants well under running water and wipe dry with a kitchen tissue. Brush them with oil.
2

🌻On Direct Fire:
With the help of a tong, place it on direct fire. You can do it either on the red hot coal or stovetop. Keep turning it to all the other sides and grill until it is done completely roasted. It takes about 12 to 14 mins.
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🌻To grill in oven:
Line a metal tray with foil. Cut each eggplant to 2 parts and place them on the tray with the skin side on top. You can also place the tomatoes in the same tray. Broil/Grill them at 240°C / 460°F for 16 to 18 mins.
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Once done, check by inserting a fork into the eggplant. It should go in smoothly & easily meaning it is soft and cooked well.   Cool the eggplant and peel the skin. Transfer the eggplant to a bowl and mash or chop the eggplant, and green chilies. Keep these aside. Chop the tomatoes, onions as well.
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🌻How to make baingan bharta
Pour oil to a hot pan. When the oil turns warm,Then add chopped onions and saute until they turn just soft. (do not brown)  
Add tomatoes and salt. Cook until they become soft. Then add red chili powder, turmeric powder and cook for a few minutes until the raw smell from the tomatoes goes away. Then add mashed eggplants, and green chilies.
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Mix everything and mash it a bit to blend well. Then add garam masala and lemon juice cook for 3 to 4 minutes on a medium heat. Taste test and add more salt and green chilli. Garnish with coriander leaves. 
Serve baingan bharta with roti, rice or naan.