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Hariyali Baingan Bharta | Roasted Eggplant Dip

Jyoti Behrani
Hariyali Baingan Bharta, is a smoky and flavorful roasted eggplant dip infused with aromatic green garlic and spices. Perfect accompaniment for dipping with naan or enjoy as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

For Green Paste

  • 10-12 stalks Fresh or frozen Green Garlic, chopped ; (about 1 cup)
  • 5-6 stalks Spring Onions, chopped ; (about 1 cup)
  • Handful of cilantro stems, chopped ;(about ½ cup)
  • 6-8 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 2-3 Green Chili

For Hariyali Baingan Bharta

  • Green Paste (above)
  • 1 large American Eggplant (Baingan)
  • ½ cup green peas (optional)
  • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon amchur powder
  • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoon mustard oil
  • salt to taste
  • Fresh Lemon Juice, to taste
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves - for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Roast the whole eggplant over an open flame or on a gas stove until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft. Cover and let it cool.
  • Once cool, peel the skin off the roasted eggplant and mash the pulp.
  • Combine fresh green garlic, ginger, garlic cloves, green onions, cilantro stalks, and green chili. Using mortar and pestle or in a food processor, grind to a coarse paste.
  • Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add the green paste and cook for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add the mashed eggplant pulp to the pan. Mix well.
  • (Optional) Stir in green peas, and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Add coriander powder, red chili powder (optional), amchur, roasted cumin powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture. Add garam masala and mix well. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve the Hariyali Baingan Bharta with roti, naan, or Sindhi Juar Jo dodo (Sorghum flour flatbread).

Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For Smoky Roasted Eggplant Dip
  2. Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Hariyali Baingan Bharta | Roasted Eggplant Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
135
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Sodium
 
83
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
386
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
315
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
 
47
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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