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Baingan Bharta (Smoky Eggplant Mash) recipe served in a pan.

Baingan Bharta (Smoky Eggplant Mash)

Baingan bharta is a smoky & spiced Indian eggplant mash and it sure is bangin’. It features eggplant roasted over a flame combined with aromatics, tomatoes, and spices to form a comforting eggplant mash that goes perfectly with some roti or naan.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Keyword: Baingang Bharta, Vegan Eggplant Mash
Author: Anisha
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 inch ginger minced
  • 1 Indian green chili or Thai green chili, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped (~ 1 cup tomatoes)
  • ½ tsp salt + more to taste
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • lime juice to finish
  • cilantro to finish

Instructions

  • Brush a little oil on both eggplants. Cut a few 2-inch slits in the eggplant. Roast the eggplant over an open flame for 10-12 minutes until it is wrinkled and soft. Turn the eggplant occasionally. Let it cool before peeling and mashing with a fork or potato masher.
  • *See note if oven roasting.
  • Add 1 tbsp oil to a medium pan over medium heat. When it is hot, add onion and cook until translucent or for 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilis. Stir for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and a little salt to prevent things from sticking to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the volume reduces as the tomato juices evaporate.
  • Add ground spices (red chili powder, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala) followed by the peeled and mashed eggplant. Let the eggplant simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Adjust for salt and add lime juice to taste. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with roti, naan, or another flatbread of choice.

Notes

I have not tried oven roasting the eggplant for this recipe, but if you do want to use your oven, you will need to roast the eggplant at a very high temperature for about 20 minutes. Swashti’s recipes says 460 F or 240 C for 16-18 minutes.

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