How to make Brinjal Bharta - Indian Eggplant Recipe
This Brinjal Bharta Recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavour of Indian cuisine at home.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Brinjal/Eggplant roasted, peeled and mashed
- 4 sprigs Spring onions with leeks
- 4 Green chillies, chopped
- 8 - 10 cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 inch Ginger - chopped & juliennes
- ½ tsp Garam Masala powder
- 1 tbsp Vinegar - 1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Wash the brinjal and pat dry. Make small incisions on the brinjal and smear it with oil. Roast on an open flame till done.
- When slightly warm, peel the brinjal and mash it into chunks with a fork.
- Heat oil in a vessel and add the chopped garlic. Fry for 30 secs to a minute and then add the spring onions, leeks, ginger and green chillies and sauté.
- When the onions are translucent and softened add the peeled and mashed brinjal. Mix well.
- Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the brinjal has softened.
- Finally, add garam masala powder, vinegar and garnish with spring onion leeks and coriander leaves.
- Cook for a minute and then turn off the heat. Transfer the Brinjal Bharta into a serving dish and garnish with spring onion leeks. Serve when still warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can roast the brinjal in an air fryer or oven. But roasting on an open flame gives it a smoky effect.
- Adjust, salt, chillies and vinegar to suit your taste.