Pan-Seared Baingan Bharwa with Gobhi

Baingan Bharwa is a flavorful North Indian dish where eggplant is stuffed with a mix of sautéed onions, ginger, and spices, then pan-seared to perfection. A twist to the traditional recipe is the addition of pan-seared gobhi, adding a nice crunch to the dish.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 large Eggplants
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 medium Onions
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 1 cup Gobhi
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Sugar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.

2. 2

   Step 2: Sauté the chopped onions, ginger, and cilantro in oil until the onions are lightly browned.

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder to the sautéed onion mixture.

4. 4

   Step 4: Stuff each eggplant half with the onion mixture and place them on a baking sheet.

5. 5

   Step 5: Pan-sear the stuffed eggplants in oil until they are browned on both sides.

6. 6

   Step 6: Meanwhile, pan-sear the gobhi in oil until it is lightly browned.

7. 7

   Step 7: Place the pan-seared eggplants and gobhi on a serving platter.

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   Step 8: Drizzle the lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with sugar and salt.

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   Step 9: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

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    Step 10: Serve immediately and enjoy!

💡 Pro Tips

To prevent the eggplants from becoming too soft, don't over-stuff them and make sure to cook them long enough. Also, don't overcrowd the baking sheet.

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