Baingan ka bharta. Make small cuts on the roasted baingan with a knife. Place the red hot charcoal in the same plate where the roasted aubergine is kept. Add a few drops of oil on the charcoal.

Punjabi baingan ka bharta requires roasted eggplant. Roast eggplant on a gas cooktop by placing the eggplants straight over the burner(s) and keeping the flame on low setting. Taste and add oil, salt or paprika (for more color) as needed. You can cook Baingan ka bharta using 0 ingredients and 0 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Baingan ka bharta

Stir in the chopped cilantro leaves. Sprinkle lemon juice and garam masala over it. Chop or mash in a bowl, with lime juice. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the onion.

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Add the garlic and chiles and cook for another minute. Different versions of this popular bharta are made in several states across the country. Large brinjals charred over an open flame are mashed and sautéed along with onions, tomatoes and red chilli powder, garnished with coriander. A perfect dish to go along with hot rotis or paranthas. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.