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Slow-Simmered Baingan Bharta over Basmati
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Slow-Simmered Baingan Bharta over Basmati

★★★★★ 4.5 (80 ratings)

A Slow-Simmered Baingan Bharta, deeply savory and worth the wait, and served over Basmati.

Prep
16 min
Cook
46 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb baingan bharta
  • 1 lb yellow onion
  • a pinch garlic-ginger paste
  • 4 oz ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup turmeric
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
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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