Baingan bharta

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Baigan bharta, also spelled baingan bharta or begun bharta or baigan chokha (mashed eggplant) is an Indian dish prepared by mashing or mincing grilled brinjal (aubergine in UK English, eggplant in US English, baigan in Hindi) with tomato, onion, herbs and spices, with variations being common from chef to chef. Traditionally, cooking the eggplant over charcoal, inside of a tandoor, barbecue grill or oven, or even directly applying flame to the outside of the fruit infuses the dish with a smoky flavour; the blackened skin is then easily peeled and the eggplant may be further prepared. Baigan bharta is most often grilled, minced brinjal stewed with chopped tomato, browned onion or shallots, ginger, garlic, and cumin, and topped with lime or lemon juice, fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) and sliced fresh green chili pepper. Depending on region and personal tastes, ghee (clarified butter) may be used in preparation of the dish. In some regions where mustard oil is popular, this may be used,...

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