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Baigan Ka bharta

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About

Baigan Ka bharta is a vegetarian dish from the Indian subcontinent. It is a spicy dish made with mashed eggplant (baigan) and is usually served with roti or parantha. The eggplant is cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a variety of spices. It is often garnished with fresh cilantro and served with a dollop of ghee or butter.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

1.5
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Fats

5.4
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Carbs

3.5
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Fibre

4.6

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Recipe

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Ingredients

large eggplants

2

large onion, chopped

1

cloves garlic, minced

2

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

red chili powder

1/2 teaspoon

chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup

vegetable oil

1/4 cup

Salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2:

Place eggplants on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until soft.

Step 3:

Remove from oven and let cool.

Step 4:

Peel off the skin and mash the eggplant with a fork.

Step 5:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6:

Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Step 7:

Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are soft and translucent.

Step 8:

Add mashed eggplant, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.

Step 9:

Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10:

Add cilantro and cook for another minute.

Step 11:

Serve hot with chapati or rice. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 17927 users have chowed down on Baigan Ka bharta a whopping 26967 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Lucknow, Delhi, Chandigarh, Indore, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Baigan Ka bharta like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Baigan Ka bharta, our users are head over heels in november, but the interest cools down in october.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Baigan Ka bharta is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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