Baingan Bharta Instant Pot

Name: Baingan Bharta Instant Pot
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1½ LB eggplants; 4 tablespoon oil; ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 large onion; 6 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon green chilies; 12-15 curry leaves; ½ teaspoon Turmeric; 2 tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup scallions; ¼ cup cilantro

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
189 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Indian

Baingan Bharta Instant Pot

Jeffrey Bond

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Smoky and flavorful roasted eggplant dish cooked in onions, garlic, and spices.

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Ingredients

1½ LB eggplants 2 medium
4 tablespoon oil
¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large onion finely diced
6 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon green chilies minced
12-15 curry leaves optional, fresh or dried
½ teaspoon Turmeric
2 tomatoes diced and divided
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup scallions chopped
¼ cup cilantro chopped

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Instructions

Peel and slice the eggplants, about ¼th inch thick slices.
Set Instant Pot to saute(more) mode. Add ½ tablespoon of oil to the Instant pot and line up a single layer of eggplant slices. Cook on each side for 2 mins or until they get slightly charred. Use a glass lid to also help the eggplant cook.
Take out the partially cooked slices, add more oil and cook the remaining eggplant sliced adding oil as needed. Set aside all the eggplant slices.
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the Instant Pot. Add cumin, turmeric, onions, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup of water and deglaze the pot with a spatula clearing any browned bits from the pot. Add half of the tomatoes and mix well. Add the eggplant slices and salt. Close Instant Pot with pressure valve to sealing. Pressure cook for 4-6 minutes depending on the thickness of the slices and how much they are already cooked.
Allow Natural pressure release or quick release after 5 mins. Open the Instant Pot and set it to sauté mode. Mash the eggplant slices with a spatula or potato masher. Add half of the remaining tomatoes, scallions, and cilantro. Allow any excess water to evaporate. Garnish with remaining tomatoes, scallions, and cilantro. Enjoy with toasted naan, pita bread, or chips.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 596mg (25%) Potassium 464mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 68.9mg (77%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	189kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	596mg	25%
Potassium	464mg	10%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	280IU	6%
Vitamin C	68.9mg	77%
Calcium	47mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	4%