Baingan Bharta Recipe

Baingan Bharta is a mashed aubergine dish, deeply smoky from roasting the aubergine directly over an open flame, then simmered with a spiced onion and tomato masala. The aubergine's skin chars and the flesh becomes completely tender, giving it a characteristic depth. Once peeled and chopped, it's folded into a base of sautéed onions, garlic, green chilies, and tomatoes, cooked until the oil begins to separate. A scattering of fresh coriander brightens the finished dish. Serve it warm with flatbreads like phulkas or rotis, or alongside a simple rice.