Smokey Eggplant Curry (Bhartha)
It’s that simple, always loved mymum making me this dish, it’s a Punjabi burnt style aubergine, it’s full offlavour, taste and incredibly easy to make.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 50 minutes mins
Total Time: 1 hour hr
Course: Dinner, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Keyword: Aubergine, Plant-Based, Vegan
Author: Renu
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 3 aubergines
- 3 medium onions chopped
- 1 green chilli sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tin chopped tomatoes
- Handful frozen peas
- Fresh coriander
Instructions
- Wash the aubergines,
- Start by charing them on a gas cooker, (can grill them too) keep rotating for an even cook.
- Cook in oven or air fryer for 30 until soften.
- In a large pan fry the cumin seeds in oil and add the onions, chopped chunky. Cook until brown.
- Add the green chilli and then spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until you see a film of oil.
- Add the peas, cook for 5 minutes.
- Cut the aubergines, and scoop out the flesh, mash with a fork.
- Add to the tomatoes and cook well, for 15-20 minutes until it mixes well and turns a dark red colour.
- Check seasoning and finish with coriander.
- Serve as a side with #dhal crispy roti/naan and a cucumber raita.
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