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Slow-Simmered Baingan Bharta with Cucumber Raita
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Slow-Simmered Baingan Bharta with Cucumber Raita

4.6 (462 ratings)

Our Baingan Bharta leans on yellow onion and patience: built on a slow, honest base, then finished with Cucumber Raita.

Prep
26 min
Cook
64 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb baingan bharta
  • 2 tsp yellow onion
  • 1 medium garlic-ginger paste
  • 1 lb ground cumin
  • a pinch turmeric
  • 4 oz garam masala
  • 1/4 cup 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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