This is a naturally vegan recipe!
Baingan kachri (eggplant rings), Baingan bharta (eggplant mash), Baghare baingan, Bharwan baingan recipe, or Tawa sabzi – I guarantee you will love eggplants in every avatar!
Besides being low in calories and sodium and rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, eggplants are also a rich source of antioxidants. This classic Indian dish has many stuffing variations and can be customized according to individual tastes. But basically, this dish is a delicious recipe of stuffed eggplants in thick spicy masala gravy. If made in advance, the flavors of the spices get incorporated thoroughly into the eggplants, and the dish becomes flavorsome and extra delightful.
Insanely easy to prepare Comfort food that cooks super fast Versatile stuffing Soft inside and crispy outside, and Savory masala gravy adds more flavor!
You can prepare this bharwan baingan recipe 2 to 3 days in advance, and pairs best with roti and rice and can be served as a side to make a wholesome meal.
Chana Dal — Roasted and crushed chana dal is added to the dry masala mix for stuffing. It adds a sweet, nutty flavor to the baingan. Peanuts — Roasted and crushed peanuts added to the dry masala mix render the eggplants an earthy and nutty flavor. Spices — Fennel seeds powder, Cumin seeds powder, Amchur powder, Coriander Powder, and Garam masala powder are added to the dry masala mix for ultimate flavors and aroma. They take the deliciousness of the recipe a notch up. Mustard oil — The unique pungency of mustard oil lends irresistible flavor to the dry masala mix. Tomatoes — Added to the gravy to bring a slight tanginess and lusciousness to the recipe. You can use tomato puree as a substitute to create a little gravy for the dish. Hing — A pinch of hing is all you need to enhance the taste of this savory dish.
For even cooking — Same-size eggplants will have similar cooking times, while different-size eggplants will cook differently. So, always select the same size eggplants that will cook uniformly and simultaneously. Slit the eggplant cautiously — Make sure to slit the baingan ¾ of the way, as going any further may break the vegetable. The dish looks gorgeous with intact stuffed eggplants. Refrain from overstuffing — Overstuffing may result in breaking the eggplant, and the masala may remain uncooked. Therefore refrain from overstuffing the eggplants when preparing this dish. The ideal oil — Mustard oil renders an authentic taste to the dish that makes it irresistibly delicious. However, you can also use any neutral oil for cooking this recipe. Interesting add-ons — You can add pearl onions and potatoes to the recipe, which makes exciting add-ons. They make a yummy addition and increase the dish’s quantity. For a richer and more delicious dish — This recipe uses peanuts that add a slightly nutty flavor to the dish. However, you can make the dish richer and more luscious by swapping peanuts with cashew nuts. Versatile mix — This dry mix is versatile and can be used to make other stuffed vegetable recipes. Save the leftover dry masala mix or prepare the same mixture for the dry potato recipe or stuffed karela recipe, or even stuffed bhindi recipe! Slow cooking for best results — Besides great stuffing, slow cooking is another primary key to the success of this recipe. Slow cooking ensures thorough cooking of the eggplants. When cooking over high heat, the eggplants will get cooked but remain uncooked at the top stem area, giving a bitter aftertaste. Slow cooking lets the eggplants cook in their own juices and allows the dry mix to incorporate into the eggplant properly. This renders uniform and thorough cooking. Removing from the heat at the right time — Once cooked through, remove the eggplants from the heat, or else they will continue to cook with the residual heat and become extra soft. The air-fried bharwan baingan — Besides cooking them in the gravy, you can also cook the eggplants in the air fryer for a chatpata baingan recipe. All you need to do is to coat the basket of the air fryer with oil and place the stuffed eggplants on it. Close the air-fryer and bake the eggplants at 325 ° F for 10 minutes until the skin is soft and crispy. Remember to turn the eggplants halfway during the entire cooking time to ensure even cooking. It should be noted here that every air fryer is different, and as such, their cooking time may vary. If you are skeptical about the doneness of the eggplants, allow them an additional 5 minutes until they are juicy and well cooked through.
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