BAINGAN BHARTA

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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.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

Place eggplant into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
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.
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.
Garnish with cilantro sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 17.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g