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Baingan Bartha

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Eggplants are a strict no-no at home. H is so averse to it, that he does not even allow me to cook. So eggplants feature in my kitchen only when I prepare lunch just for myself. Even though am not a big fan of this veggie, I would like to have this now and then. So when Valli announced he eggplant theme, I made sure, for three days he missed his lunch. 😉

 

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So for the coming three days, it is going to rain eggplants at MSP. Hope you all enjoy the series.

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Mamidikaya Pappu | Mango Dal | Mangai Paruppu

Baingan Bartha

Smoky flavoured eggplants mixed with mild spices.

Prep Time: 15 Mins | Cook Time: 15 Mins | Total Time: 30 Mins | Serves: 2

 

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium sized big variety Eggplant
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 green chili, slit lengthwise
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 3-4 Curry leaves, torn
  • 1 Medium sized Onion, chopped
  • 2 Medium sized tomatoes, chopped
Instructions

  1. Slightly oil the eggplant on the skin. On low fame, roast the eggplant directly on stovetop. Keep rotating in between and cook until the inside become tender and the skin wilts.
  2. Cover the eggplant with aluminium foil and allow it to cool. Once cooled, remove the skin and smash the eggplant with a spoon or fork.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet. Once hot, add the cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chilies.
  4. Then add the onions and saute until it turns translucent. Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook until it becomes soft.
  5. Add the cumin powder and coriander powder; mix well.
  6. Add the smashed eggplant and mix well. Check for salt and add.
  7. Once it combines well, garnish with coriander leaves and remove from flame.

 

This post is for Blogging Marathon 57 under the theme "eggplant Dishes". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 57 here.

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Comments

  1. Sowmya :) says

    The bhartha looks excellent!

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  2. Sapana Behl says

    I love baingan bharta.It looks stunning.

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  3. Priya Suresh says

    Beautiful pictures Nisha, baingan bartha is one of my weakness,love it to the core.

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  4. Pavani N says

    Amazing clicks Nisha. Baingan bhartha is super tempting in your pics -- makes me want to make some right away.

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  5. Chef Mireille says

    I'm with your hubby but you styled the photos so beautifully

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  6. Harini-Jaya R says

    Stunning pictures, Nisha. I am sure my older one will love it.

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  7. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

    The pictures are absolutely gorgeous! We love Baingan in our house and this is something I make often 🙂

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  8. Srivalli says

    Wow the pictures are stunning Nisha..so beautifully presented!..and poor hubby..:)

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  9. rajani says

    Everyone loves this veggie in my family. So bharta is a regular dish at home. Well captured here, Nisha.

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  10. vaishali sabnani says

    Baingan bharta is delicious and the pics are stunning ! Wish could grab some from thw screen .

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  11. Varadas Kitchen says

    I love the pictures. The black background makes the dish pop.

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