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Golden Baingan Bharta over Basmati
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Golden Baingan Bharta over Basmati

4.7 (466 ratings)

Our Baingan Bharta leans on yellow onion and patience: kissed with char and smoke, then finished over Basmati.

Prep
26 min
Cook
69 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb baingan bharta
  • 4 oz yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup garlic-ginger paste
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup turmeric
  • 3 cloves garam masala
  • 1 tsp fresh cilantro
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the baingan bharta generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the baingan bharta and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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