Indian Mashed Eggplant (Baigan Bharta)
by: Chef Matt Chatfield
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Ingredients
2 large eggplants
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 1/2 cups yellow onions, medium dice
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat and Roast the Eggplant
Preheat a Wolf Oven to 375°F on Convection Roast Mode. Halve the eggplants lengthwise, sprinkle with a little salt, and place them cut-side down on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
Prepare the eEggplant
Peel and crush the eggplant using a potato masher, or chop it roughly on a cutting board.
Cook the Base
Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions until golden brown.
Combine and Cook
Stir in the tomatoes, eggplant, turmeric, garlic, ginger, coriander, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with garlic toast or breadsticks.