Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Baingan Bharta
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 large aubergine (about 500g)
- • 2 tbsp mustard oil
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
- • 1 tsp garam masala
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Roast the aubergine over an open flame until the skin chars and the flesh collapses; peel and mash it.
2
Phase 2
Heat the mustard oil and splutter the cumin seeds.
3
Phase 3
Brown the onion, then add the ginger-garlic paste.
4
Phase 4
Add the tomatoes, turmeric, and red chili powder; cook until the oil separates.
5
Phase 5
Add the mashed aubergine and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring.
6
Phase 6
Sprinkle with the garam masala and serve with roti or paratha.