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Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant) Recipe
Bangan ka bhurta Indian eggplant creates very simple, quick and importantly authentic Indian side dish featuring grilled eggplant and tomato for traditional flavor combinations. This authentic preparation demonstrates how simple ingredients can produce complex flavors through proper Indian cooking techniques that honor cultural heritage. The very simple and quick nature makes this dish accessible while the authentic emphasis ensures genuine preparation methods rather than modern adaptations. This grilled eggplant approach creates distinctive smoky flavors while the tomato combination provides balance and traditional pairing. The authentic side dish status guarantees traditional preparation that represents genuine Indian home cooking.
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.
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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Ingredients
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 61 | Calories |
| 2g | Fat |
| 12g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
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| 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.
