Baingan, Indians have mixed feelings associated with this vegetable, specially Bhramins and people following Jainism. Baingan (Brinjal) is one of the vegetables which is not considered to be a great food for the monsoon. The scriptures say that Baingan is an impure food item. That is why people who observe fast during the month of Kartik and Shravan do not eat baingan (Baingan Ka Bharta).

Scientifically, Baingan is usually infested with lot of insects and that is why it is not safe for us to eat it during Shravan or monsoon season.

My grandmaa is such a hard core Brahmin, I tell you, we can not even touch the spoon of Baingan Bhaji to her food or else she she will not eat it. Honestly, I gave-upon making her understand that the reason is not mythological but scientific. And all we need to do is to take care that we are not eating the poor insects.

I really don’t understand how can one stay away from a Baingan, they should try Baingan ka Bharta for ones. I am sure it’ll change their mind as it changed mine. You Know, even i didn’t liked bangan before I tried the Bharta. And that credit goes to my naani. My naani is a master piece with amazing cooking skills. This Baingan Ka bharta recipe is greately inspired by her cooking skills. So this is more or less “Naani Style- Baingan Ka Bharta”.

Try this amazing Baingan Ka Bharta recipe, I can bet, it will change your perception for baingan.

Nutrition Content of Baingan (Brinjal)

Baingan is very good source of

• Dietary Fiber;
• Vitamin B1, B6, K;
• Copper;
• Manganese;
• Potassium; and
• Folate.

Honestly saying, before doing R&D to write this post, even I didn’t knew that baingan is really this much healthy. we eat baingan ka Bhartha just because, we Love its taste isn’t.

Health Benefits Of Baingan (Brinjal)

1. Baingan (Brinjal) are very good for weight loss as they are very low in calories (100 grams of the vegetable containing just 25 calories).
2. They being rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin B-6 and phytonutrients lowers the risk of heart disease.
3. Baingan (brinjals) are low in carbohydrates and high in fibre content, they are considered good for people suffering from diabetes.
4. As we grow old, our skin undergoes radical damage which can cause wrinkles and fine lines on our faces, the antioxidants and vitamins present in Baingan (brinjals) can prevent this from happening. Also, it is also high in water which flushes toxins from your body and gives your skin a nice and healthy glow.
5. Fibre and antioxidants arenutrients that make baingan (brinjal) a food that can prevent cancer.

Apart from the few listed above, there are various other benefits of including baingan in your diet. Baingan can be added to any dishes like sambhar, pizza and pasta.It can even be consumed in fried, baked, sauted, grilled, roasted or steamed form and all of them are amazingly delicious. But Baingan ka Bharta is the most popular dish prepared via baingan. It is very Delicious Indian Recipe. It is very Easy to make and can be prepared very Quickly.

So next time when any body calls you a Baingan, feel proud of it!!!

QUICK TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND

• While cutting Baingan, put them in salt water or sprinkle salt over the pieces, This removes the compounds that render bitter taste to the vegetable.
• Keeping The baingan in salt water will also enhance the taste of any dish you make using the same.
• Instead of using any metal knife, to cut the vegetable, use a stainless steel knife. It will prevent the chemical reaction between pytochemicals present in baingan and the metal.

Baingan Ka Bharta is one of the most popular Indian recipe. It is damn easy and quick to make and very delicious to eat. Trust me it is so tempting that you can eat 2-3 chapaties even if you are not hungry. I can eat 4. 😛 😛

All Ingredients We Need to Make Baingan Ka Bharta (Eggplant)

1. Baingan- 1 (Large Size)
2. Onion- 1 piece (Medium Size. Sliced)
3. Tomato- 1 piece (Medium Size. Sliced)
4. Green Chilli- 6-7 (Crushed) pieces
5. Garlic- 8-10 (crushed) pieces
6. Green Peas- 3-4 tea spoon (Crushed)
7. Jeera- 0.5 (1/2) tea spoon
8. Rai- 0.5 (1/2) tea spoon
9. Red Chilli Powder- 1 tea spoon
10. Haldi Powder- 0.25 (1/4) tea spoon
11. Hing- a pinch
12. Salt- as per taste
13. Desi Ghee- 1 tea spoon
14. Charcoal- 1 Piece

Crushed Garlic, Green Peas and Green Chilli need to used. Please do not make a proper Paste.

This quantity is enough for preparing Baingan Ka Bharta for 2-3 People. You can vary the ingredients as per your requirement. Also, Adding 6-7 green chillies gives it a spicy taste, Bharta is even more tempting when it is spicy. But you can still increase or decrease any of the ingredient or spices as per your requirement. After-all its your Mood and absolutely your food!!

Preparation time- 10 minutes

Cooking time- 10 minutes

Complete Step by Step Process to Make Baingan Ka Bharta (Eggplant)

1. Roast the Baingan after applying oil to its skin;
2. Peal-off the top layer (skin of bangan);
3. Crush the roasted bangan as finely as you can and keep it aside;
4. Heat Some Oil in the Pan;
5. Add Jeera and Rai Seeds to it;
6. After frying the above, add heeng powder to it.
7. Add sliced onion and garlic to it;.
8. Fry it for half a minute;
9. Add the crushed green chillies, Tomato and Green Peas
10. Add Haldi Powder, Salt and stir well;
11. Fry it for half a minute;
12. Add Red Chilli Powder and mix well;
13. Add crushed Baingan to the fried masala;
14. Cover the Pan and fry for 1-2 minutes;
15. Turn the flame off;
16. Heat the charcoal on the burner till it ignites and turns red hot;
17. Place the same in the centre of the prepared bharta;
18. Pour a spoon of Ghee onto the charcoal;
19. Immediately cover the pan with lid.
20. Uncover the Lid after 2 minutes, remove the charcoal and stir the prepared bharta.
21. Our Baingan ka bharta is perfectly ready to be served.

Serve it HOT either with plain chapati or paratha or Rumali Roti and do let me know your experience in the comment section below.

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Preeti Sharma

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