Spicy Smoky-Eggplant Mash

Name: Spicy Smoky-Eggplant Mash (Baingan Bharta)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 eggplants (baingan); yields about 2 cups roasted eggplant, or brinjal; 2 eggplants (baingan); yields about 2 cups roasted eggplant, or brinjal; 2 eggplants (baingan); yields about 2 cups roasted eggplant, or brinjal; 2 eggplants (baingan); yields about 2 cups roasted eggplant, or brinjal; 1 tablespoon sunflower or canola oil; 1 tablespoon sunflower or canola oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3 green chiles, finely chopped; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 1 bay leaf, torn; 1-inch piece cinnamon stick; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; ¼ teaspoon cumin powder; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons ghee; 6 sprigs cilantro, finely chopped

Baingan Bharta

Preparation info

Yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

Baingan Bharta is a soulful North-Indian dish where eggplant is charred to perfection, then mashed and simmered with tomatoes, green chiles, and spices. Its deep, smoky flavor and velvety texture evoke cherished memories of leisurely family meals.

Ingredients

2 eggplants (baingan); yields about 2 cups roasted eggplant, or brinjal
1

Asia
India
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Place the whole eggplant on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until it has started to soften and th