Warm Indian Eggplant Dip (Baigan Ka Bharta)

Name: Warm Indian Eggplant Dip (Baigan Ka Bharta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 eggplants, sliced in half; 1/3 teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 bay leaves; 2 green chilies, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 onion, diced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon mango powder (optional); 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves; 1 dash salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Submitted by ms.susan

"This a REALLY yummy Indian dip! When I have friends over I ofter serve dips from around the globe. This one is always a hit. I serve it with toasted pita or naan bread."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 16
Yields:: 2 cups
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 eggplants, sliced in half
¹⁄₃ teaspoon mustard seeds
2 bay leaves
2 green chilies, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 onion, diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon turmeric
¹⁄₂ teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon mango powder (optional)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves
1 dash salt, to taste
¹⁄₂ teaspoon lemon juice

directions

Roast the eggplant in a 400°F oven for 45 minutes or until soft.
While the eggplant is roasting, saute the mustard seeds, bay leaves, chilies, ginger and onions in 1 tbsp of olive oil, for a 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, turmeric, garam masala and chili powder.
Saute for 5 more minutes.
Cool and scoop the eggplant from the peel.
Mash or blend until smooth.
Add the eggplant and remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Allow to cook for at least 10 more minutes.
Serve warm with toasted pita or naan.

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I made the recipe for my husband, who is Punjabi, but I have never personally tasted it before. I thought it tasted very good! Having said that, he liked it too, but then asked me to add in some pre-mixed masala to accomodate his unusually spicy tastebuds. I would definitely make this again and recommend it for others to try.

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