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Tarla Dalal

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Punjabi Baingan Bharta: A Smoky North Indian Delight

 

Punjabi Baingan Bharta is a globally loved dish that showcases the innovative cooking methods of Punjabi food. At its heart, it is a roasted eggplant mash that achieves its brilliant flavor through a unique technique: cooking the vegetable directly over an open flame. This process chars the skin and infuses the brinjal (baingan / eggplant) with a distinctive smoky flavour. Combined with a fine blend of spices and rich ghee, this creation is a simple yet deeply satisfying vegetable dish.

 

Roasting and Preparing the Eggplant

 

The essential first step in preparing this baingan bharta is to roast the main ingredient. Take a large sized brinjal and grease its skin with a little oil. This helps the skin char evenly and makes it easier to peel later. Roast it over an open flame until the skin is charred and the flesh inside is completely soft and cooked. Once roasted, let the eggplant cool, then peel the skin off. The smoky, tender flesh is then mashed thoroughly and kept aside, ready to be incorporated into the spice base. When selecting the brinjal, look for one that is large with a shiny, smooth surface, as these are likely to have a lower number of seeds.

 

Creating the Aromatic Spice Base

 

The flavor base for the Punjabi eggplant mash is built by tempering spices and sautéing aromatics in ghee. Start by heating the ghee in a pan and adding the cumin seeds (jeera). Once they crackle, add the chopped onion and sauté it until it turns a lovely golden brown. This browning is crucial for deep flavor. Next, add the finely grated ginger (adrak), grated garlic (lehsun), and finely chopped green chillies, and sauté for a few more seconds to release their sharp aromas.

 

 

Developing the Masala

 

The next stage involves cooking the powdered spices to create a rich masala. Add the finely chopped tomato, turmeric powder (haldi), and coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder to the sautéed onions and aromatics. Cook this mixture until it thickens and begins to leave oil from the sides. This ensures that the spices are fully cooked, eliminating any raw taste and intensifying the color and flavor of the base.

 

Combining and Finishing the Baingan Bharta

 

With the masala perfectly cooked, it's time to incorporate the main component. Add the mashed brinjal (the smoky roasted eggplant mash) to the pan. Season the dish with Punjabi garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well to ensure the eggplant is evenly coated and flavored with the rich masala. Cook the entire mixture for an additional 3-4 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld together beautifully.

 

Serving the Traditional Dish

 

The finished baingan bharta is a scrumptious and hearty dish that is worth all the time and effort it takes to create! It is traditionally meant to be served hot. Just before serving, garnish it generously with fresh chopped coriander (dhania). This fresh green element provides a bright contrast to the smoky, savory mash. Enjoy this classic Punjabi Baingan Bharta with hot rotis, parathas, or naan for a truly authentic Indian dining experience.

The Baingan Bharta teams up well with rotis like Missi Roti, Bajra Roti, Chawal ki Roti, Tandoori Roti and Moghlai Roti.

Enjoy how to make Baingan Bharta recipe with detailed step by step photos below.

 

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  1. To make baingan bharta, grease the brinjal with oil and roast it over an open flame till it is cooked.
  2. Cool and peel the skin. Mash the pulp thoroughly and keep aside.
  3. Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
  4. When they crackle add the onions and sauté till they turn golden brown.
  5. Add the ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté for a few more seconds.
  6. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and cook till the mixture leaves oil.
  7. Add the mashed brinjal, punjabi garam masala and salt, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Serve the baingan bharta hot garnished with coriander.

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    1. Baingan Bharta is one of the very famous Punjabi main course dishes. It is made with roasted brinjal which is mashed and with spices. It can be had with Roti, Naan, Kulcha any Indian bread according to your preference. If you like this Punjabi Baingan Bharta recipe, below are the links to similar recipes : 
Method for Baingan Bharta

 

    1. To make Baingan Bharta, grease the eggplant with oil using your hands or a brush. This helps in roasting the brinjal easily and also aids in the removal of skin after roasting. 
    2. Roast it directly over an open flame until it is cooked. Keep rotating so the brinjal gets cooked evenly. The entire procedure would take around 8 to 10 minutes on a medium flame. Alternatively, you can even roast the brinjal in an oven, microwave or you can grill the eggplant on a barbecue grill, but it won’t give that smoky flavour. A good sign to know if the eggplant is cooked perfectly or no is to watch the eggplant 'cave in' on itself, the skin getting charred and flesh getting soft.
    3. Once it’s roasted well, remove from flame and insert a knife in the center to check whether it is cooked perfectly or not. The knife should slide without any resistance. Keep aside to cool slightly. Many people even place the baingan in a foil after roasting which creates steam and helps in loosening the skin.
    4. Peel the charred skin and discard it. If you find small bits of burnt skin which you do not like then dunk the brinjal in a bowl of water which will help to remove the skin that is stuck here and there.
    5. Transfer the eggplant to a bowl, mash the pulp thoroughly using a fork or potato masher and keep aside.
    6. For preparing the Baingan Ka Bharta, heat the ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds. Ghee can be substituted with vegetable oil or mustard oil if you want.
    7. When the seeds crackle, add onions.
    8. Sauté on a medium flame for 3  minutes or till they turn golden brown.
    9. Add ginger. We have grated the adrak before adding to the Baingan Bharta.
    10. Add garlic. If you do not have fresh ginger-garlic then you can make use of ginger-garlic paste but the best flavours are obtained from fresh ingredients. Also, to make extra flavorful baingan bharta you can roast some garlic cloves along with the baingan & then add to the sabzi.
    11. Add the green chillies.
    12. Sauté for a few more seconds or till the raw smell goes away. Add green chillies as per the heat you can handle.
    13. Add the tomatoes.
    14. Add turmeric powder.
    15. Add coriander-cumin seeds powder.
    16. Add the mashed brinjal.
    17. Add the punjabi garam masala and salt. We have made use of homemade garam masala.
    18. Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Our Baingan Bharta is ready to serve.
    19. Serve Punjabi Baingan Bharta hot garnished with coriander. You can enjoy the smoky eggplant mash with Indian spices with warm rotis and chapatis.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy87 cal
Protein2.9 g
Carbohydrates9.1 g
Fiber12.3 g
Fat4.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium9.3 mg

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Gurpreet

Jan. 10, 2021, 4:53 p.m.

I don''t have flame gas here. We have coil gas. Any suggestions.

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 10, 2021, 4:53 p.m.

Hi Gurpreet, You can try on a coil gas as well.

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Lynne

Nov. 28, 2020, 3:59 p.m.

The onions looked chopped, not sliced, what should it be?

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Archana M

July 24, 2020, 9:22 p.m.

Baingan bharta.. the smoked flavor of the baingan enhances the taste of the recipe.. the spices added gives a good flavour.. i added onion and curd on top while serving.. this is an authentic bharta i have had..

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anil

July 6, 2019, 1:40 p.m.

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Very nice tips tips

April 6, 2018, 1:05 p.m.

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Very nice tips tips

March 26, 2018, 10:39 a.m.

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kiya

Oct. 17, 2016, 5:18 p.m.

superb dish

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Tarla Dalal

Oct. 17, 2016, 5:18 p.m.

Thank you for your kind words!

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Nita Sheth

May 18, 2016, 4:55 p.m.

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Tarla Dalal

May 18, 2016, 4:55 p.m.

Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

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Pankaj kumar

April 12, 2016, 2:36 p.m.

vaise to bahut achha lga but aapne ye nhi bataya ki bangan ko bareek karna tha ya drdra.

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Tarla Dalal

April 12, 2016, 2:36 p.m.

Hi Pankaj, As mentioned in the recipe, the baingan after cooked and peeled has to be mashed....

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aisha

Aug. 13, 2015, 5:17 p.m.

i havr tried it and the taste was awesome.. thanx

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 13, 2015, 5:17 p.m.

Hi Aisha, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

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Dr. Saini

Dec. 1, 2014, 4:36 p.m.

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Foodie #662348

July 8, 2014, 7:49 p.m.

if we add clove & garlic in eggplant before roasting then it will test great. great recipe mem............

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Meenakshi

March 8, 2014, 10:59 a.m.

V nice recipe,well explained, thanks mam.A g8 fan of urs!

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Tarla Dalal

March 8, 2014, 10:59 a.m.

Hi, thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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Jaya

Oct. 25, 2013, 5:16 p.m.

Thank you Tarlaji for your simple and yummy recipes. You said to add Punjabi garam masala in the dish but I couldn''t find in market, so managed with regular garam masala. Can u pls give me the ingredients required for Punjabi garam masala so I can prepare at home. Thanks and regards Jaya.K

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Tarla Dalal

Oct. 25, 2013, 5:16 p.m.

Hi Sweta, Thank you for your kind words. Below is the recipe for the same.. https://www.tarladalal.com/Punjabi-Garam-Masala-1448r

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Shweta

June 29, 2013, 10:41 p.m.

I liked this recipe .....it was really too good..my family loved it...tysm...

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Tarla Dalal

June 29, 2013, 10:41 p.m.

Really happy to know that you and your family enjoyed this recipe. Do keep trying more and more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

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sanjay

May 24, 2013, 3:49 p.m.

wanna to know about paneer capsicum

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Tarla Dalal

May 24, 2013, 3:49 p.m.

Hi Sanjay, Below is the link for the recipe we have http://www.tarladalal.com/Paneer-Corn-and-Capsicum-Subzi-37775r

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ayesha

March 18, 2013, 9:53 a.m.

I had put aloo ka bharta and it is coming only baingan ka bharta

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Tarla Dalal

March 18, 2013, 9:53 a.m.

Hi Ayesha, We are very sorry but we do not have the recipe for it.

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Foodie #663884

Jan. 12, 2013, 10:30 a.m.

tried the recipe..came out really well and tasty..

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Parth

Dec. 20, 2012, 8:24 a.m.

Thanks mam. Well explained recipe. Cooked delicious ??

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 20, 2012, 8:24 a.m.

Hi Parth, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

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Chaya

Nov. 21, 2012, 10:30 a.m.

I roasted the brinjal on the thava but followed the rest of recipe as you have given. It came out very good. Tnq.

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Tarla Dalal

Nov. 21, 2012, 10:30 a.m.

Hi Chaya, we are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes ans let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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Rohan

Nov. 7, 2012, 11:53 a.m.

Thank you mam I have tried it and it taste very good..!!!

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Tarla Dalal

Nov. 7, 2012, 11:53 a.m.

Hi Rohan, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

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Rohan

Nov. 7, 2012, 9:37 a.m.

The recipe was perfectly design to get wonderful experience Thank you so much ??

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Garima

Sept. 21, 2012, 6:17 p.m.

Hello mam..it is great experience to try this receipe..that is awesome..thank u so much.. Just want to ask one question sholud we use mustard oil also inspite of other..

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Tarla Dalal

Sept. 21, 2012, 6:17 p.m.

Hi Garima, You can use if you wish to, but its not necessary.

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Vishal

Sept. 4, 2012, 9:19 a.m.

Listen time Ke lite beigen ko open flame pe rakhna hai

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Tarla Dalal

Sept. 4, 2012, 9:19 a.m.

Hi Vishal, Roast the brinjal over an open flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the brinjal turns soft and black, while turning it occasionally.Do try this recipe and share your review with us.

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wilson

Aug. 27, 2012, 9:41 a.m.

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CurvesnAngles

Aug. 16, 2011, 9:52 a.m.

I tried this without tomatoes, using curd instead. Turned out great.

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 16, 2011, 9:52 a.m.

We are delighted you loved the Baingan Bharta recipe and it came out perfectly. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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Aly

April 20, 2011, 2:37 p.m.

No suggestions ..iam still a cooking student but ur wonderful ..already tried it''s so good experience Thank u

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Tarla Dalal

April 20, 2011, 2:37 p.m.

Hi Aly, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

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Priyanka

Feb. 27, 2011, 10:53 p.m.

Tried the recipe posted here. And loved it. :)

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Tarla Dalal

Feb. 27, 2011, 10:53 p.m.

Hi Priyanka, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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indrani dass

Dec. 30, 2010, 3:33 p.m.

thanks for recipe. give some other recipe .some fish chicken dal & vegetables recipes

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 30, 2010, 3:33 p.m.

Hi Indrani, We deal only with veg recipes.

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Smitha soorya

Dec. 26, 2010, 3:22 a.m.

thank you so much I like it. very delicious.

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 26, 2010, 3:22 a.m.

Hi Smitha, We are very happy to know you have loved the recipe, do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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