Indian Egg plant (Baigan) bharta recipe:

Below is a simple and easy to follow recipe of Indian Baigan Bharta:

U first apply a bit of oil to the egg plant and put it to roast on a stove

Roasting on the stove or fire gives it a distinct smoky flavor (This is the only step I wasn't able to take a pic)

In the mean while, start cutting onions

After onions, chop a tomato

Keep in mind to periodically rotate the egg plant so that it is cooked properly throughout

When the egg plant is cooked it will somewhat look like this (the liquid underneath is the mixture of oil and water that it secretes, which you can either throw it or use it in the dish)

Now cut it in half and start taking out the skin of the roasted egg plant

Now keep it aside (We'll use it later)

In a pan put oil and heat it. After it's heated up, put cumin seeds in it. Let them crackle. (Cumin seeds are optional)

Now put the chopped onions in the pan (I didn't have a pan so I used a cooker instead)

Put some chopped ginger with the onions. You can also put chopped green chillies to it (It will give a distinct flavor to it without making it hot)

After the onions turn golden brown put the chopped tomatoes and green chillies

When it's cooked properly it looks somewhat like this (Slightly mushy and starts to secrete oil)

Put some salt as per your taste and mix it well. Now it's time to put the cut egg plant to the mixture

Sauté the mixture for few minutes. Let the egg plant soak all the aroma.

After few minutes, the mixture looks somewhat like this

Remember to taste it in order to determine it's saltiness (If less then add more, and if more then you are doomed :))

Now it's almost ready. Sprinkle some garam masala (Indian spice), this is optional. Mix it well and garnish it with chopped cilantro leaves (Dhania leaves)

As you can see I didn't have any cilantro leaves, but its highly recommended.

You can enjoy this Indian delicacy with bread (chapati/roti) or even naan.

Hope you like it. Enjoy its deliciousness!!!

I will appreciate your comments and feedback. Thank You.