Baingan Bharta recipe बैंगन भर्ता
Smoky mashed brinjal cooked with onion, tomato and garlic. Choose a large, shiny bharta baingan that feels light for its size — it has fewer seeds.
- Serves 3–4 servings
- Prep 20 min
- Cook 15 min
- Course Main course
Vegetables for Baingan Bharta
Brinjal Baingan
1 kg₹40
Onion Pyaz
500 g₹20
Tomato Tamatar
500 g₹15.75
Garlic Lahsun
250 g₹40
Green Chilli Hari Mirch
250 g₹15
Coriander Leaves Hara Dhaniya
1 bunch₹15
Today's total ₹145.75
Quantities are for 3–4 servings and follow each vegetable's pack size. You can change any quantity in the cart before checkout; out-of-stock items are skipped.
You will also need
- Mustard oil – 2 tbsp
- Cumin seeds (jeera) – 1 tsp
- Turmeric (haldi) – ½ tsp
- Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
- Salt to taste
How to make Baingan Bharta
- Rub the brinjal with a little oil and roast it directly over a gas flame, turning often, until the skin is charred and the flesh is completely soft (12–15 minutes). Let it cool.
- Peel off the burnt skin and mash the flesh. Chop the onion, tomato, garlic and green chilli.
- Heat the oil, add the cumin, garlic and green chilli, then the onion, and cook until golden.
- Add the tomato, turmeric, chilli powder and salt and cook until soft.
- Add the mashed brinjal, mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander.