Baingan Bharta | Baingan Ka Bharta | Smoked Eggplant Curry | Roasted Eggplant Curry

Step 1

Apply oil to the eggplant and roast the eggplant on the stove. Roast all sides well and take it out and let it cool.

Step 2

Peel the skin out from the eggplant and mash the eggplant. Keep it aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add 1/2 teaspoon jeera.

Step 4

Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 3 chopped green chilies, and sauté until onions are golden brown.

Step 5

Add 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and mix well.

Step 6

Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes and mix well.

Step 7

Add 1/2 cup green peas and mix well—Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon jeera powder, and mix well—Cook for 3 minutes.

Step 9

Add mashed eggplant and mix well—Cook for 3 minutes.

Step 10

Add 1/4 teaspoon Kasuri methi and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 11

Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well. Turn off the stove