Punjabi Baigan Bharta Recipe or Baigan Ka bharta
It’s a simple dish made with the eggplant also known as aubergines roasted directly over the fire till it is charred, mashed well and then cooked along with commonly used Indian spice powders, but the smoky flavor of the roasted Baigan is the main highlight of the dish. The smoky flavor adds a different dimension to the dish so I will insist not to miss this step. Baigan Bharta with sattu paratha or tandoori roti with a dollop of ghee tastes really divine.
  • Courselunch, main course
  • Cuisineindian
Servings Prep Time
2people 15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
2people 15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
For Garnishing
Instructions
  1. Chop onions and tomatoes finely and keep aside.
  2. Wash the eggplant and wipe it clean with a kitchen towel.
  3. Make deep cuts or slits all around the eggplant using a sharp knife.
  4. Insert green chili in any slit. (This step is optional)
  5. Smear few drops of oil all around the eggplant.
  6. Roast Baigan or Eggplant directly over direct flame. Keep turning it around so that the skin gets charred and the insides of the eggplant get cooked well.
  7. Once done remove from the flame and let the eggplant cool down completely.
  8. Peel off the outer skin of Baingan/ Eggplant and keep aside.
  9. Heat oil in a Pan and season with cumin seeds and let it crackle.
  10. Add onions and chopped garlic and cook over medium flame till it becomes translucent.
  11. Add tomato, peas, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric powder and cook till peas are done and oil begins to separate.
  12. Add eggplant, roasted green chili, salt, mix well and cook for another 2 mins.
  13. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  14. Serve hot and enjoy with sattu paratha or tandoori roti.
  15. Enjoy
Recipe Notes

Cook eggplant/baingan on low flame else it will be charred from outside but uncooked inside.

Add mashed aubergine only once the masala is cooked.

Peas in the recipe are optional you can skip is it’s not peas season.