Dhaba Style Baingan Ka Bharta

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Chilli, red powder
  • 2 Chillies, green
  • 2 sprig Coriander
  • 1 Eggplant
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tomato

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala, powder
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Turmeric

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3 tbsp Coconut, fresh

• Other

  • 1/2 teaspoon Pav bhaji masala

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 Eggplant (Brinjal)
• Cooking oil , as per required
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 2 Green Chillies , chopped
• 1 Onion , finely chopped
• 1 Tomato , finely chopped
• 6 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
• Salt , as per required
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Pav bhaji masala
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 3 tablespoons Fresh coconut , grated
• 2 sprig Coriander leaves (Dhania) , finely chopped

Directions

• To begin with Dhaba Style Baingan Ka Bharta, firstly apply oil to baingan/brinjal and roast the brinjal on direct flame with the help of tongs or roast it on Tawa/flat griddle.
• Roast it till the outer skin of brinjal is charred and inside pulp is cooked and soft. Once it is done, let it cool down.
• Peel off the skin of brinjal and discard it. On a plate mash the pulp with the help of knife or with hands.
• Prick the green chillies with fork and roast on flame too. Do this till the chilli outer skin gets slightly charred and you can smell the burnt chilli aroma.
• In a wok, heat oil and add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add green chillies crushed and chopped garlic.
• Fry it for a while and then add onion and tomato to it. Fry further till the onion turns pink.
• Add salt, sugar, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, pav bhaji masala. Mix everything properly.
• After a couple of minutes, add grated coconut and mix it well.
• Finally, add brinjal and let it cook for 3-4 minutes. Once done, garnish it with the chopped cilantro.
• Serve Dhaba Style Baingan Ka Bharta with Whole Wheat Lachha Parathas and Burani Raita.