Baingan bharta

Baingan Bharta (pronunciation: /ˈbaɪŋɡən bɑːrtə/) is a traditional Indian dish made from mashed eggplants that are grilled over charcoal or direct fire. This infuses the dish with a smoky flavor. The smoked and mashed eggplant is then mixed with cooked onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and various spices.

Etymology

The term "Baingan Bharta" is derived from two Hindi words: "Baingan" meaning eggplant and "Bharta" meaning mashed.

Related Terms

• Bhurta: A general term for mashed vegetables in South Asian cuisine.
• Baba Ghanoush: A similar dish in Middle Eastern cuisine that also uses mashed eggplant as the main ingredient.
• Moussaka: A layered eggplant casserole dish in Greek cuisine.
• Ratatouille: A French dish that includes eggplant as one of its main ingredients.

See Also

• Indian cuisine
• Eggplant dishes
• Vegetarian cuisine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Baingan bharta
• Wikipedia's article - Baingan bharta

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