Begun BhortaSmoky Mashed Eggplant

Name: Begun Bhorta (Smoky Mashed Eggplant)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bangladesh
Ingredients: 900 g Eggplant (whole); 120 g Onion (finely chopped); 12 g Garlic (crushed); 3 pcs Green Chili (finely chopped); 35 ml Mustard Oil; 8 g Salt; 15 g Fresh Coriander (roughly chopped)

Fire-roasted eggplant is mashed with mustard oil, onion, chili, and garlic into a rustic side with deep smokiness and sharp heat. It is simple, punchy, and especially good with plain rice and dal.

Prep

15m

Cook

35m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

149kcal

Calories

Protein

Fat

18g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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0.9kg
Eggplant (whole)
120g
Onion (finely chopped)
12g
Garlic (crushed)
3pcs
Green Chili (finely chopped)
35ml
Mustard Oil
8g
Salt
15g
Fresh Coriander (roughly chopped)

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Method

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4 steps

01
Roast the eggplant at 220°C (425°F) until the skin is charred and the flesh is completely soft.
02
When the eggplant is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and mash the flesh thoroughly.
03
Mix in the onion, garlic, green chilies, and salt until the mixture is rustic but evenly combined.
04
Stir in the mustard oil and finish with the fresh coriander before serving.

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