Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
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 600g)
- • 2 tbsp mustard oil
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 large onion, finely chopped
- • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp grated ginger
- • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Roast the whole aubergine over an open flame or under a hot grill, turning, until the skin is charred and the flesh collapses, 15-20 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Cool, peel off the burnt skin, and mash the smoky flesh coarsely.
3
Phase 3
Heat the mustard oil, crackle the cumin seeds, and fry the onion until golden.
4
Phase 4
Add the ginger and green chilies, then the tomatoes with salt, and cook until the oil separates.
5
Phase 5
Add the mashed aubergine and cook 10 minutes, stirring, until any water dries off.
6
Phase 6
Fold in the coriander leaves and serve with roti or paratha.