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Baingan Bharta Instant Pot
Baingan Bharta made in an Instant Pot features charred eggplant cooked with spices, onions, garlic, green chilies, tomatoes, and curry leaves. The dish results in a smoky, spiced vegetable mash popular in Indian cuisine, prepared more quickly using pressure cooking.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories:
189 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1½ LB eggplant 2 medium
- 4 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion finely diced, large
- 6 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon green chilies minced
- 12-15 curry leaves optional, fresh or dried
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 tomato diced and divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup scallions chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.