Baingan Bharta Recipe
Baingan Bharta is an authentic North India Vegetarian celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 12 metric-measured ingredients (including Large Eggplant (Baingan), Onion, Ripe Tomatoes, Ginger Garlic Paste, Green Chilies), this recipe takes approximately 30 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.
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Rub oil over a large eggplant, roast directly over an open flame or in a 220°C oven, turning until the skin blisters and the flesh is soft, about 20 minutes.
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Bloom Spices in Warm Fat
Whole spices (cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon) release their fat-soluble flavor compounds only when bloomed in hot ghee or mustard oil before wet ingredients are introduced.
Balance Acid, Fat & Heat
If the gravy feels heavy or flat, a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) brightens the entire profile instantly.
Deglaze the Pan (Fond Retention)
Scrape the caramelized browned bits sticking to the bottom of your kadai using a splash of warm water. That fond contains the most concentrated umami flavor.
🥗Nutritional Breakdown
Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.
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Large Eggplant (Baingan)
1 (500 g)
Onion
2 medium (200 g)
Ripe Tomatoes
2 medium (180 g)
Ginger Garlic Paste
1 tbsp
Green Chilies
2 , chopped
Cumin Seeds
1 tsp
Turmeric Powder
0.5 tsp
Red Chili Powder
1 tsp
Garam Masala
0.5 tsp
Mustard Oil
3 tbsp
Fresh Coriander
2 tbsp, chopped
Salt
1 tsp