Smoky Baingan Bharta (Spiced Eggplant Curry)
Ingredients Needed
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1 large eggplant
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 tomato, diced
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½ cup plain yogurt
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1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
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Place the eggplant on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes until soft. Once cooked, remove, allow to cool, then peel and chop.
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In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion becomes tender.
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Stir in ginger garlic paste, curry powder, and tomato. Let it cook for 1 minute before adding yogurt. Add in the roasted eggplant and jalapeño, and season with salt. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on high heat. After 10 minutes, reduce the heat to low, uncover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 146 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 15g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 146 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 739mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium 93mg | 7% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 559mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5