Eggplant Nutrition, Baingan Bharta Recipe

Eggplant Nutritional Values

Eggplant, baingan is a good source of potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.

Bengan ka bharta recipe in hindi (translated by google.com)

Baingan (brinjal) bartha is a popular recipe in India and is liked by everyone. It is low in calories and very nutritious.

Recipe type: Low fat, cholesterol free
Preparation time: 45 minute

Ingredients For Baingan Bharta

• 1 Eggplant large size, uniform dark color
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped or equivalent tomato puree
• 1 Tbsp green peas
• 1 green chili
• 1" ginger root, finely chopped
• 2 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 3 tsp canola oil or any other vegetable oil

Spices For Baingan Bharta

• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

Preparation of Baingan Bharta

1. Cut the eggplant into two pieces lengthwise from middle. Spread an aluminium sheet in broiller and place the eggplant pieces. Broil at 400 deg F for 15 minutes. Reverse the side of eggplant and broil for another 15 minutes. The skin of the eggplant should become wrinkled and dark due to burning (light burning of the skin gives the real taste). Remove the eggplants and let them cool. Remove the skin of the eggplant pieces and crush them by your hand. Keep aside.
2. Heat a nonsticking frying pan and pour oil. When the oil is heated, add onion and stir for 5-7 minutes on medium heat till they start turning light brown. Add tomato, ginger, garlic, peas, green chili, all the spices and lemon juice and stir for another 5 minutes. Now add eggplant, stir well for 2-3 minutes to mix.
3. Garnish baingan bharta with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve baingan bharta with roti, bread, naan or use as a filling in sandwich.