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Home » Recipe Type » Indian Vegetarian Curry Recipes » Baingan Bharta – Indian Eggplant Curry – Chokha

Baingan Bharta – Indian Eggplant Curry – Chokha

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Baingan Bharta is a popular Indian Eggplant Curry recipe, also known as Chokha, made with smoky roasted eggplants and tempered with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Baingan Bharat, also popular as roasted eggplant curry or Indian eggplant curry, is commonly served with roti (chapati – Indian flatbread) and dal (lentil soup). Presented here is an authentic ‘Baingan Bharta’ recipe enhanced by the addition of fire-roasted red bell peppers for more sweet and tangy flavors.

Baingan Bharta – Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant
Baingan Ka Bharta

Authentic Baingan Bharta or Chokha Recipe

The authentic central Indian version of this recipe is called ‘Baingan ka Chokha’, wherein eggplant and all ingredient are roasted together in dried cow dung cakes and then smashed with spices and oil without tempering. Since the Baingan Bharta (Indian Eggplant Curry) is more popular in urban society, this recipe is an enhanced version of the same.

Baingan Bharta

King of Vegetables – Baingan (Eggplant)

Eggplant, also known as ‘King of Vegetables’ in southern Asia, is a popular vegetable used in all cuisines as it makes a tasty substitute for meat. Commonly known examples are eggplant parmesan (Italian), spicy eggplant tofu stir-fry (Asian), Thai eggplant curry, Mexican eggplant casserole, baba ganoush (Middle-East), baklazhannaia ikra (Russian & Ukraine), caponata (Sicilian). Some of these recipes have a similar process of roasting the eggplant and then mixing it with other ingredients.

Baigan ka Bharta Chokha Roasted Eggplant - Enhance Your Palate
Baigan ka Bharta Chokha Roasted Eggplant - Enhance Your Palate

Enhancements to Baingan Bharta or Chokha Recipe

Authentic Baingan Bharta recipe has been enhanced here by the addition of fire-roasted red bell peppers to give it more sweet and tangy flavors; at the same time include the goodness of nutrients from red bell peppers. Red bell peppers are low in calories and a good source of vitamins A, B6, C, and E. Together these vitamins, keep your immune system healthy and promote healthy and beautiful skin. Eggplant is very low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. It is also a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Dietary Fiber.

Let’s grab all the ingredients for Bingan Bhartha and get started….

Baingan Bharta – Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant
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Baingan Bharta – Chokha – Indian Eggplant Curry

Baingan Bharta is a popular Indian Eggplant Curry recipe, also known as Chokha, made with smoky roasted eggplants and tempered with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Baingan Bharat, also popular as roasted eggplant curry or Indian eggplant curry, is commonly served with roti (chapati – Indian flatbread) and dal (lentil soup). Presented here is an authentic ‘Baingan Bharta’ recipe enhanced by the addition of fire-roasted red bell peppers for more sweet and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Hindu, Vegetarian
Keyword: Baingan Bharta, Indian Eggplant Curry, Roasted Eggplant Curry
Servings: 6
Calories: 111kcal
Author: Rupali Agarwal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Grill

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Italian eggplant 2 big size pieces roasted and peeled
  • 175 g Red bell pepper 1 fired roasted and peeled
  • 500 g Tomato 4 roma tomatoes diced
  • 250 g Onion 1 medium size diced
  • 15 g Ginger 1 inch piece diced
  • 5 g Green chilies 3 to 4 cut

Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Asafetida Hing – 1 generous pinch (Skip for Gluten-free version)
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp Coriander powder
  • 2 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili powder 1/2 to 1 tsp per taste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Salt As per taste
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Oil mustard oil preferred
  • 15 g Cilantro Handful chopped
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Roast Italian eggplant – Cut into four pieces and oil the outer skin. Arrange then in an oven safe tray with skin facing upwards. Broil at 500 F or high until outer skin is charred. For smoky flavors grilling is prefered to be more authentic.
    Baigan ka Bharta Chokha Roasted Eggplant - Enhance Your Palate
  • Roast bell pepper – Oil the outer skin and put it on oven safe tray. Broil at 500oF or high until outer skin is charred. Keep turning for even charring.
  • Heat oil in a pan/kadai/wok.
  • Add asafetida (hing) and cumin seeds. Wait till they start splattering.
  • Add green chilies, ginger and onions.
    Sauteing onion, green chillies and ginger for baingan bharta
  • Let the onions cook until they are slightly translucent.
    Cooking till translucent
  • Add tomatoes and continue to cook.
    Tomatoe gravy being cooked for baingan bharta
  • Then add roasted eggplant and red bell pepper.
    ROasted eggplant and bell peppers being added
  • Lastly, add all the remaining spices.
  • Keep cooking and mixing. While mixing keep mashing it also. When fully cooked, dish should have uniform consistency with no liquid pooling.
  • Transfer it into a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
    Baingan Bharta – Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Baingan Bharta – Chokha – Indian Eggplant Curry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 406mg18%
Potassium 752mg21%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1872IU37%
Vitamin C 57mg69%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Mayuri Shah

    May 20, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    5 stars
    Hello All,
    I have tried this recipe and My family and I simply loved it! My personal suggestion would be that it’s definitely worth a try!!!! It’s a thumbs up for me??

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      May 20, 2020 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you Mayuri for sharing your excellent feedback! So happy to know that you and your family enjoyed the recipe. Much appreciated-Rupali

      Reply
  2. Shruti

    May 5, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Rupali, I tried this recipe and it was an instant hit..Thank you so much!! I follow your posts on FB and regret not living next door to you 😉 Your presentation is absolutely fab and you all your recipes look mouthwatering 🙂

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    • Rupali Agarwal

      May 5, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you so much for dropping your feedback! I am glad your family enjoyed it.

      Rupali

      Reply
  3. Priyanka

    February 20, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Your recipes are awesome. I am not able to access all the recipes. Please let me know how to access all the recipes.

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    • Rupali Agarwal

      February 23, 2017 at 7:31 am

      Hello Priyanka, Thank you for the positive feedback. You can navigate to all the recipes from the top menu. Please let me know if you have any difficulties. Thanks – Rupali

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