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Baigan Ka Bharta<\/b><\/h4>\n

In North India, especially the states of UP & Bihar where we grew up, Baingan ka Bharta is a delicious and smoky-flavored mashed baingan (eggplant) dish is a famous cuisine. Here’s how you can make it:<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n
    \n
  • 4 to <\/span>5 B<\/b>aingan (eggplant)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp <\/span>oil<\/b> (mustard oil or any cooking oil)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 medium <\/span>onion<\/b> (finely chopped)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2 medium <\/span>tomatoes<\/b> (finely chopped)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2-3 <\/span>garlic cloves<\/b> (minced or finely chopped)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1-inch <\/span>ginger<\/b> (grated)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2 <\/span>green chilies<\/b> (finely chopped)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp <\/span>turmeric powder<\/b><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp <\/span>red chili powder<\/b><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp <\/span>coriander powder<\/b><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp <\/span>garam masala<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Salt to taste<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp <\/span>fresh coriander leaves<\/b> (chopped)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp <\/span>cumin seeds<\/b> (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Instructions:<\/b><\/h4>\n
    Step 1: Roast the Baingan (eggplant))<\/b><\/h5>\n
      \n
    1. Wash and dry the baingan (baingan (eggplant)). Make a few slits and insert whole garlic cloves and chillies inside.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Apply some oil on the skin and roast it over an open flame (directly on the gas burner) or in the oven at <\/span>200\u00b0C (392\u00b0F) for 20-25 minutes<\/b>, turning occasionally.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Once the skin is charred and the inside is soft, remove it from the flame and let it cool.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Peel off the charred skin and mash the pulp using a fork.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      Step 2: Prepare the Bharta<\/b><\/h5>\n
        \n
      1. Heat oil in a pan. If using mustard oil, let it smoke slightly before adding ingredients.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Add cumin seeds (if using), then saut\u00e9 onions until golden brown.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Add chopped green chilies, ginger, and minced garlic. Saut\u00e9 for a few seconds until fragrant.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Add the mashed baingan (eggplant) and mix everything together. Cook for <\/span>5-7 minutes<\/b> on medium heat.<\/span><\/li>\n
      7. Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.<\/span><\/li>\n
      8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and mix.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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