5 Eggplant Recipes: Desi Ways To Enjoy Baingan

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.

Bharwa Baingan

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.

Chokha

In Bihar, baingan ka chokha is quite famous and served with litti. You can also cherish it with paratha and rice.

Baigan Ka Bharta

In North India, baingan ka bharta is prepared by roasting eggplants and tossing them in a pan with spices, tomatoes, and onions.

Gutti Vankaya

In Andhra Pradesh, eggplants are used to prepare a lip-smacking curry. It has peanuts, coconut, and tanginess from tamarind.

Vangi Bhath

People in Karnataka and Maharashtra enjoy vangi bhath, a one-pot meal in which eggplants are cooked with spices and tamarind base.