Baigan Bharta: A Brinjal Recipe Every Home Chef Should Try

By Krati Purwar

September 19, 2025

If you belong to the brinjal-hating community, you have definitely not tried baigan ka bharta. The ultimate recipe that makes aubergines a delight. The flavours of smoked garlic and juicy tomatoes make this dish a treat for the taste buds.

Ingredients

1 eggplant 2-3 garlic cloves 2-3 green chillies 1-inch ginger 1 onion, tomato Salt to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp chilli powder, coriander powder ½ tsp garam masala, turmeric

Step 1

Grease the brinjal with oil, make cuts in it and insert garlic and chillies, and roast it.

Step 2

Grease the tomatoes also and roast them. When chillies and garlic are done, pound them with some salt and ginger.

Step 3

Remove the skin of tomatoes and brinjal when they are done and keep them aside to cool off.

Step 4

Sauté ginger-garlic paste and onions with mustard oil and turmeric powder.

Step 5

Add mushed tomatoes and brinjal into the pan and saute with the remaining spice powders.

Step 6

Garnish with coriander leaves and drizzle lemon juice before serving.