indianutama· 4 servings

≈635 kkal · P 8.3g · L 6.9g · KH 106.9g (per recipe, TKPI estimate)

Terong Masak Rempah

MBG-eligible

Baingan Bharta

Terong Masak Rempah
Photo: Cahyo Ramadhani, CC BY-SA 3.0 · wikimedia-commons

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants (about 800g)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. 11. Roast the eggplants over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin chars and the flesh becomes soft.
  2. 22. Let the eggplants cool, then peel off the charred skin and mash the pulp.
  3. 33. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
  4. 44. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 55. Stir in ginger‑garlic paste and green chili; cook for 1 minute.
  6. 66. Add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt; cook until tomatoes break down.
  7. 77. Mix in the mashed eggplant, combine well, and simmer for 5‑7 minutes.
  8. 88. Sprinkle garam masala and lemon juice; stir and cook for another minute.
  9. 99. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice.

Source: llm-generated