Indian Eggplant - Bhurtha Recipe
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Indian Eggplant - Bhurtha

By: simmig  
"This is a traditional North Indian (Punjabi) Bhurtha made with eggplant and tomato, and seasoned with cumin, turmeric garlic and ginger. Serve with fresh roti or naan."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 large tomato - peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven's broiler. Rub oil on the outside of the egg plant, or coat with cooking spray. Place under the broiler, and cook until the flesh is soft and the skin is blistering off, about 30 minutes. Turn as needed for even cooking. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, and scoop the flesh out of the skin. Discard the skin; chop up the flesh, and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds, and let them crackle for a few seconds and turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Add the onion, ginger and garlic; cook and stir until tender. I don't let the onions get very brown. Stir in the tomato, and season with turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook and stir for a few minutes.
  3. Place the eggplant pieces in the skillet, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes so some of the moisture evaporates. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve.

Footnotes

  • Variation
  • You can also add peas to this dish. Stir in 1/2 cup of frozen peas when you are simmering the tomatoes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 119 | Total Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2006 by swandivr22 
The taste of this dish is good, but the texture leaves a little to be desired. A better way... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by ObMD4JC 
At first i passed on this recipe because i thought it would be too much work to broil and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by Lisa 
This dish was a big hit. I added in curry powder instead of the cayenne pepper. My father... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2007 by Katie G. 
I was dubious about charring the eggplant in the oven, but it turned out perfectly, and was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by DC Girly Girl 
Good...I cut the eggplant in half and roasted it in the oven at 400 for 30 minutes. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by JUNOON 
Delicious! Just the right balance of spices. Serve with a yogurt or mint sauce and enjoy it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by frankfarter 
this recipe was very good. usually vegetarian recipes taste as if something was missing, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2006 by GlassWalls 
This was excellent. I'm usually not very good at making spicy Indian dishes, 'cause I can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2005 by sgamko 
This is such an awesome dish. I loooooved it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by kml 
Much easier than I expected it to be. Also, my boyfriend is not really a fan of indian food,... MORE

 
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