🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Baingan Charcoal Makhani

Name: Baingan Charcoal Makhani
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2 medium, cubed Eggplant; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kollam cooking — Baingan Charcoal Makhani brings a charcoal touch with a classic makhani finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Eggplant2 medium, cubed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Baingan ka bharta | How to make smoky brinjal curry | Made by Seema Shaikh · on YouTube