By Krati Purwar
August 5, 2025
Did you know eggplants are rich in vitamin B6, B1, copper, and other nutrients? But not many people enjoy its taste and texture. Check out 5 desi recipes that make this vegetable taste delicious.
Bharwan baingan is a spiced dish that is enjoyed with parathas and dal-rice. It can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for a long time.
In Bihar, baingan ka chokha is quite famous and served with litti. You can also cherish it with paratha and rice.
In North India, baingan ka bharta is prepared by roasting eggplants and tossing them in a pan with spices, tomatoes, and onions.
In Andhra Pradesh, eggplants are used to prepare a lip-smacking curry. It has peanuts, coconut, and tanginess from tamarind.
People in Karnataka and Maharashtra enjoy vangi bhath, a one-pot meal in which eggplants are cooked with spices and tamarind base.