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If you love eggplant, you have to make this quick baingan bharta at home to serve alongside your favorite curry, or as part of an Indian vegetarian spread. This Punjabi specialty is a favorite way to enjoy eggplant.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 sprig fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Place eggplant into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, tomato, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until onions have softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Mash eggplant with a fork; add it to the skillet along with garam masala, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, coriander, chili powder, and turmeric. Cook and stir until liquid evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4
Garnish with cilantro sprig.
Cook’s Note:
You can also add some frozen garden peas to the mix; simply add them when adding the eggplant to the onion mixture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 196 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat11g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
| Sodium17mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber11g | 41% |
| Total Sugars10g | |
| Protein4g | |
| Vitamin C16mg | 80% |
| Calcium60mg | 5% |
| Iron2mg | 8% |
| Potassium840mg | 18% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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