Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant)

Name: Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon pepper; 4 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro

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This is a very simple, quick and more importantly authentic Indian side dish of grilled eggplant and tomato. Best served with naan or roti. It should have a consistency of, um, well, 'mush' when finished, but it's good.

Submitted by Cartha Siddiqui

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 eggplant
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Preheat the oven broiler. Place eggplant in a roasting pan, and broil 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until about 1/2 the skin is scorched.
Place eggplant in microwave safe dish. Cook 5 minutes on High in the microwave, or until tender. Cool enough to handle, and remove skin, leaving some scorched bits. Cut into thick slices.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in eggplant, and tomatoes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until soft. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

61	Calories
2g	Fat
12g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 61
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 152mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 446mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant)

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