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Baingan Charcoal Soup
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Baingan Charcoal Soup

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Muzaffarpur cooking — Baingan Charcoal Soup brings a charcoal touch with a classic soup finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Eggplant2 medium, cubed

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Baingan ka bharta| Brinjal Bharta | Baingan ka chokha | Brinjal chatni | Brinjal Bharta recipe · on YouTube