Baingan Bharta recipe | air fryer baingan bharta recipe
Baingan ka bharta is a traditional Punjabi eggplant mash which is served with hot roti. It is a simple meal but tastes awesome.Learn to make this easy dinner recipe here.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- sauce pan
- potato masher (for mashing if you do not want to squeeze it by hands.)
- Air fryer/oven / gas stove for traditional
Ingredients
- 2 large brinjal or egg plants
- 3 tbsp. oil 1 tbsp. mustard oil if possible, for the rustic taste
- 3 medium tomatoes
- Handful Chopped coriander for garnish
Spice mix
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp. green chilies chopped
- 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp. red chili powder
- 1 tsp. turmeric powder
- salt as per taste
Instructions
How to roast eggplants on stove?
- Roast on the eggplant on gas stove till the outer skin gets burnt.
- Keep it aside to cool a bit and remove the burnt skin.
- Cut the top off,mash the remaining brinjal.
How to air fry eggplants in an air fryer ?
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins at 180 deg C.
- Slice the eggplant from middle to split into 2 pieces. Further make incisions and brush with mustard oil or vegetable oil.
- Air fry the eggplants for 15-16 mins after smearing oil on it (cook them facing down for 10 minutes first and then turn over and cook for remaining 5-7 minutes)
- Scoop the eggplant flesh using a spoon, leaving the skin aside
How to cook baingan ka bharta ?
- In a pan, add oil and add cumin,green chillies,garlic & ginger.
- Now, add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Add all the spices with little(2 tbsp) water.
- Once the onion & tomato mix has been cooked,add the mashed eggplant
- Cook for 5-10 minutes,garnish with coriander.
- Serve hot with tandoori roti or vegan naan.