🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Smoky Sabzi Baingan

Name: Smoky Sabzi Baingan
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 medium, cubed Eggplant

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ajmer cooking — Smoky Sabzi Baingan brings a smoky touch with a classic sabzi finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Eggplant2 medium, cubed

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.
6
Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Easy Baingan Bharta (Smoky eggplant stir-fry) | My Food Story · on YouTube