Baingan Bharta Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Baingan Bharta Tikka

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 2 long Asian aubergines, cut into 2cm thick slices
  • • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
  • • 1 tbsp tandoori masala
  • • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • • 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Salt the aubergine slices lightly and leave 15 minutes, then pat dry.

2
Phase 2

Coat the slices in a mix of yogurt, tandoori masala, Kashmiri chili powder, amchur, ginger-garlic paste, mustard oil, and salt; rest 20 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Thread the slices onto skewers or lay on a grill tray.

4
Phase 4

Cook over high heat, basting with oil, until smoky and charred on both sides.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot with mint chutney and flatbread.