Another Meatless Monday is upon us. At Sula, our kitchen gets going early endless amounts of vegetables are cut, we caramelize what seems like a ton of onions (caramelized onions are key to all curries) and prep the spices that make the chai perfect. The prep that goes into curries like Bhaigan Bharta is no different. But the end result is completely worth it. As part of our Meatless Monday series, we’d like to share with you a recipe for Bhaigan Bharta, a simple and wonderful eggplant curry.
INGREDIENTS:
1 large eggplant, or 2 medium
4 large tomatoes
3 cooking onions chopped
2 – 3 green chilies, chopped
1 – 2 inch piece of ginger
1 ½ tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. red chili powder
pinch of salt
METHOD:
wash, pat dry, and prick eggplants
roast in an oven at 350 until soft, 40 – 45 mins
let them cool
remove skin and mash pulp completely
add cumin seeds, cook for a few seconds
add onions and sauté until translucent
add ginger and green chilies, cook for a minute
add red chili powder, cook for 5 mins
add salt, just a dash
add tomatoes, cook for another min
garnish with chopped coriander
enjoy!
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Tips for Cooking Indian Food at Home
Indian food can seem intimidating to cook at home, but it is actually quite simple once you know the basics. Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Use fresh spices: Indian food is all about the spices, so it is important to use fresh ones.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavors: Indian cuisine is all about mixing and matching different flavors, so don’t be afraid to experiment.
- Start with simple recipes: There are many simple and easy-to-follow Indian recipes available online, so start with those and work your way up to more complex dishes.
