Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
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
- • 2 large aubergines (about 500g)
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp urad dal
- • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- • 8 curry leaves
- • 1/4 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Roast or boil the aubergines until soft, then peel and coarsely mash the flesh.
2
Phase 2
Heat the coconut oil and crackle the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, and green chilies.
3
Phase 3
Add the mashed aubergine with the salt and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Fold in the grated coconut and serve with sambar and rice.