WARM INDIAN EGGPLANT DIP (BAIGAN KA BHARTA)

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This a REALLY yummy Indian dip! When I have friends over I ofter serve dips from around the globe. This one is always a hit. I serve it with toasted pita or naan bread.

Provided by ms.susan

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 eggplants, sliced in half
1/3 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 bay leaves
2 green chilies, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 onion, diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon mango powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves
1 dash salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Roast the eggplant in a 400°F oven for 45 minutes or until soft.
  • While the eggplant is roasting, saute the mustard seeds, bay leaves, chilies, ginger and onions in 1 tbsp of olive oil, for a 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, turmeric, garam masala and chili powder.
  • Saute for 5 more minutes.
  • Cool and scoop the eggplant from the peel.
  • Mash or blend until smooth.
  • Add the eggplant and remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Allow to cook for at least 10 more minutes.
  • Serve warm with toasted pita or naan.

Zetel Official
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Monique Fuqua
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This is my new favorite eggplant dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Graeme Paxton
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spices were perfectly balanced and the eggplant was cooked to perfection.


Parent Mccart
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This dish is a bit too oily for my taste.


Jon Watts
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my baingan ka bharta turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water.


Ngawang Lhaden
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and authentic baingan ka bharta.


Salman Bloch
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I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant in this dish.


Alexis Jacquelyn
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Solomon Nwaobilor
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Beauti Mngxekeza
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some roasted eggplant in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Owenako6 Ak
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I've never had baingan ka bharta before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite dishes! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Svetoslav Kolev
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.


Henriette Swarts
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Gamer P1
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the spices were just right. I'll definitely be making this again.


Archie Brace
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This is one of my favorite eggplant dishes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


tswele lerato
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The roasted eggplant gives it such a smoky flavor and the spices are perfectly balanced.


Janice Coco
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This baingan ka bharta recipe was absolutely incredible! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I served it with some warm naan and it was the perfect comfort food on a cold night.


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