Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant)

Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant)

This is a very simple, quick and more importantly authentic Indian side dish of grilled eggplant and tomato. Best served with naan or roti. It should have a consistency of, um, well, ‘mush’ when finished, but it’s good.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven broiler. Place eggplant in a roasting pan, and broil 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until about 1/2 the skin is scorched.

Step 2
Place eggplant in microwave safe dish. Cook 5 minutes on High in the microwave, or until tender. Cool enough to handle, and remove skin, leaving some scorched bits. Cut into thick slices.

Step 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in eggplant, and tomatoes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until soft. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

61
Calories
2g
Fat
12g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 61
% Daily Value *
Total Fat2g 2%
Saturated Fat0g 1%
Sodium152mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate12g 4%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars5g
Protein2g
Vitamin C10mg 49%
Calcium24mg 2%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium446mg 9%

*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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