Baingan ka bharta. Place the eggplants & tomatoes in the tray. When done, a fork inserted into the eggplant goes smoothly. Eggplants grilled in oven do not get any smoky flavor so you may smoke the bharta using a red hot coal once done.

Add a few drops of oil on the charcoal. The charcoal would begin to smoke. Add red chillies, coriander powder, turmeric,garam masala and salt. You can cook Baingan ka bharta using 0 ingredients and 0 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Baingan ka bharta

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. Stir in the chopped cilantro leaves.

Baingan ka bharta step by step

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. Add the garlic and chiles and cook for another minute. Different versions of this popular bharta are made in several states across the country.