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roasted eggplant in a soup bowl with a slice of lime and serrano peppers and eggplant in background

Baingan Bharta in Air Fryer

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 180kcal
Baingan bharta is a roasted eggplant mash. Learn how to make this easy bharta recipe by roasting the eggplants in an oven or air fryer.

Equipment

Ingredients

Produce

  • 4 Eggplants (Medium size)
  • ½ cup Onion (chopped)
  • 2 teaspoon Serrano pepper (or to taste)
  • ½ cup Peas (Frozen or fresh)
  • Cilantro (for garnishing)
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic

Oil and spices

Instructions

Cut eggplant

  • Rinse the eggplants with water and wipe pat dry
  • Slice the eggplants till ¾th length
  • Optionally place a garlic clove inside the cut eggplant

Roast eggplant in an Air Fryer

  • Place the eggplants in the air fryer basket
  • Roast the eggplants in the air fryer at 390°F for 20-25 minutes

Roast eggplant in the oven

  • Pre-heat the oven to 450°F
  • Place the eggplants in a tray in the oven for about 20 minutes

Make baingan bharta

  • Scoop the pulp of the eggplants and mash it.
  • Heat a skillet on the cook top and add oil once heated.
  • Add chopped garlic, serrano peppers, and onions and saute until onions are translucent.
  • Add the salt, coriander powder, and cumin powder and saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the mashed eggplants and peas and mix well.
  • Cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, optionally sprinkle some lemon juice and cilantro for garnishing

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 1169mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg