Roasted Eggplant Dip
(Baingan Bharta)
by Anyupy Singla

  • 3 medium eggplants
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 heaping teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 large onion (2 cups diced)
  • 1 2-inch ginger root, minced
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium tomatoes, or 1 cup
  • 1-4 hot peppers chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red chile powder or cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon salt


    Poke holes in eggpoants to release steam, broil at 500% for
    30 minutes, turning once. Remove and cool for 15 minutes
    before removing the skin with a sharp knife. Place roasted
    eggplant flesh in a bowl, should get about 4 cups.


    Heat oil over medium-high heat in deep pan.
    Add the cumin and cook until it sizzles, about 30 sec.
    Add the coriander and turmeric, mix & cook for 30 sec.
    Add the onion and brown for two minutes.
    Add the ginger root and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
    Add the tomatoes and chiles, cook for 3 minutes.
    Add the eggplant and cook for another 5 minutes.
    Add red chile powder and salt,.
    Blend with immersion blender, depending on desired texture.
    Garnish with cilantro.

  • Per cup: Calories 113, Carb 26, Protein 8, Fat 0, Sodium 864, Fiber 8