Dhaba Style Baingan Ka Bharta Recipe

Everyone loves Baingan Ka Bharta which is prepared using smoked baingan. It tastes even better when it is made in special dhaba style with smoked baingan and green chillies. The taste of bharta goes to an another level with this lip smacking recipe.

Equipments used- Tawa/flat griddle, wok

Ingredients

• 1 medium brinjal
• Oil as per required
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 small green chillies, chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Salt as per required
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pav-bhaji masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 3 tablespoons coconut, grated
• 2 sprigs cilantro, finely chopped

Directions for Dhaba Style Baingan Ka Bharta Recipe

1. To begin with Dhaba Style Baingan Ka Bharta, firstly apply oil to baingan/brinjal and roast the brinjal on direct flame with the help of tongs or roast it on Tawa/flat griddle.
2. Roast it till the outer skin of brinjal is charred and inside pulp is cooked and soft. Once it is done, let it cool down.
3. Peel off the skin of brinjal and discard it. On a plate mash the pulp with the help of knife or with hands.
4. Prick the green chillies with fork and roast on flame too. Do this till the chilli outer skin gets slightly charred and you can smell the burnt chilli aroma.
5. In a wok, heat oil and add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add green chillies crushed and chopped garlic.
6. Fry it for a while and then add onion and tomato to it. Fry further till the onion turns pink.
7. Add salt, sugar, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, pav bhaji masala. Mix everything properly.
8. After a couple of minutes, add grated coconut and mix it well.
9. Finally, add brinjal and let it cook for 3-4 minutes. Once done, garnish it with the chopped cilantro.
10. Serve Dhaba Style Baingan Ka Bharta with Whole Wheat Lachha Parathas and Burani Raita.

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