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Begun Bhorta (Mashed Roasted Eggplant)
Serves 4 · Total 30 min · Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min
Photo: Richa1808 / CC BY-SA 4.0
A whole eggplant roasted directly over a flame until the skin blisters and the inside turns smoky and soft, then peeled and mashed with mustard oil, onion and chilli. The charred flavour is the whole point — this is never made by boiling the eggplant.
Quick answer: 30 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Eggplant, Onion, Green chilli, Mustard oil · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 1 pc 1 pc Eggplant, large, whole
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion, finely chopped
- 2 pc 2 pc Green chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Mustard oil
- to taste to taste Salt
- 3 clove 3 clove Garlic, finely chopped (Optional)
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped (Optional)
Steps
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- Prick the eggplant a few times with a fork, then roast it directly over an open flame (or under a hot grill), turning often, until the skin is charred all over and the flesh is soft.⏱ Roasting the eggplant · 15 min
- Let it cool slightly, then peel off the charred skin completely.
- Mash the roasted flesh with a fork or spoon in a bowl.
- Mix in the chopped onion, garlic and green chilli.
- Add the coriander, mustard oil and salt, and mix well.
- Serve at room temperature with hot rice and dal.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Begun Bhorta (Mashed Roasted Eggplant) take?
30 minutes in total: about 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
Is Begun Bhorta (Mashed Roasted Eggplant) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 1 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Begun Bhorta (Mashed Roasted Eggplant) serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Begun Bhorta (Mashed Roasted Eggplant) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Begun Bhorta (Mashed Roasted Eggplant)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: eggplant, onion, green chilli. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: mustard oil.
Any tips for making Begun Bhorta (Mashed Roasted Eggplant)?
Roasting over an actual flame (gas burner or charcoal) gives a real smoky taste that an oven cannot match.
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