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Baingan bharta

April 09, 2024

Baigan bharta or Baigan Chokha[1] (mashed eggplant)[a] is an Indian dish prepared by mincing grilled eggplant (baigan) and mixing it with tomato, onion, herbs and spices.[b] Grilling the eggplant over charcoal or direct fire infuses the dish with a smoky flavour. Mashed eggplant is then mixed with cooked chopped tomato, browned onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), chili pepper, and mustard oil or a neutral vegetable oil.[3] Traditionally, the dish is often eaten with flatbread (specifically roti or paratha) and is also served with rice or raita, a yogurt salad. In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, it is served hot with litti or baati.[4]

Baigan bharta
Baigan bharta
Alternative namesBegun bhorta
Place of origin[South Asia]
Region or stateIndia,Bangladesh,Pakistan
Main ingredientsEggplant, onion, tomato, chili, Peas, spices
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In India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, baigan bharta is part of the popular cuisine. In India, it is made in various regional styles, with ingredients varying from one region to another. The dish has since spread to the Caribbean, especially Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago, where it is known as baigan chokha.[5]

Names edit

The dish has several regional names, such as: baigan ka bharta (Hindi: बैगन का भरता, Urdu: بینگن کا بھرتہ), baingan da bharrtha (Punjabi: ਬੈਂਗਣ ਦਾ ਭੱੜਥਾ), ringan no oro (Gujarati: રીંગણનો ઓળો), pura begena satoni (Assamese: পুৰা বেঙেনা চাটনি) or bengena pitika (Assamese: বেঙেনা পিটিকা), wangyacha bharit (Marathi: वांग्याचं भरीत), ennegayi (Kannada: ಎಣ್ಣೆಗಾಯಿ), baigana bhartta (Odia: ବାଇଗଣ ଭର୍ତ୍ତା), begun bhôrta (Bengali: বেগুন ভর্তা), baingoin satni (Sylheti: ꠛꠣꠁꠋꠉꠂꠘ ꠌꠣꠐꠘꠤ) and olo (Gujarati).

Preparation edit

The beauty of Baigan Bharta lies in its versatility. While the core ingredients remain the same, regional variations and personal preferences lead to diverse flavor profiles. Some common variations include:

Classic Baigan Bharta: This classic rendition features a vibrant spice blend of garlic, coriander, red chili powder, and cumin.

Dahi Baigan Bharta: This version incorporates dahi for a creamier texture and tangy twist, often balanced with fresh cilantro and Mint leaves.

Spicy Baigan Bharta: For those who love heat, additional chilies or spices like garam masala and fenugreek seeds can be added.

Variants edit

In Gujarat, it is called ringan no oro (Gujarati: રીંગણનો ઓળો), in which the eggplant is roasted, then mashed, and then sautéed with mustard and cumin seeds, turmeric, red chilli powder, ginger and garlic and salt. It is served with bajra no rotlo (Gujarati: બાજરાંનો રોટલો), kadhi (a soup prepared by gram flour, curd and spices), khichadi and chhaash (Gujarati: છાશ) (buttermilk).

In Karnataka, it is called eṇṇegāyi and is prepared by boiling and frying a whole eggplant, and is usually served with akki rotti. In the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Tamils prepare a similar dish called kathrikai thayir kothsu, in which the eggplant is cooked, mashed, and sautéed with mustard, red chilis and sesame oil. The final step in the recipe involves adding yogurt (curds) to the mixture and dressing the dish with coriander leaves.

In the Bhojpuri-speaking regions of India (such as eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Bihar), it is known as baigan ka chokha;[6] it is also popular within the Indo-Caribbean communities of Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, and Guyana, where many descendants of indentured labourers from northern India live.

In Maharashtra, especially in the northern Khandesh region, vangyache bharit as they call it is served in social gatherings including wedding ceremonies. During harvest season, a special "bharit party" is organised. Bharit is usually served with puri. In the Vidarbha and Khandesh regions of Maharashtra, two variants are popular: kachha ("raw") bharit and phodni cha (with tadka) bharit. In kachha bharit, all the ingredients except for eggplant are used uncooked. Raw spring onion, tomato, green chillies, green coriander, and sometimes fresh fenugreek leaves are mixed with flame-roasted eggplant along with raw linseed oil or peanut oil. In phodni cha bharit, the above ingredients are first fried in oil with spices; then, mashed eggplants are mixed into it and cooked together. A similar process is followed in other Indian states and Pakistan with slight variations in ingredients. In Vidarbha and Khandesh, it is considered a delicacy when the eggplants are roasted on dried cotton plant stems, a process which gives a distinct smokey flavour to the dish. The dish is served with dal, bhakri, and rice.

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    Baigan bharta with roti and lentils
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    Litti chokha, litti with baigan bharta, a North Indian dish
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    Baigan bharta made in Nagpur, Maharashtra
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    Akki rotti with eṇṇegāyi, a Karnataka dish

Protest symbol edit

In a protest against Bt brinjal and the introduction of genetically modified crops, volunteers from Greenpeace and Delhi's Le Méridien hotel cooked 342 kilograms (754 lb) of organic brinjal bharta at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, on 6 September 2011. This set a world record for the largest amount of the dish produced in one occasion of preparation. A portion of the final dish was sent to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence, accompanied by a letter of protest containing an explanation.[7][8]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Or else: Baigan ka Shahi Bharta or Baigan da Bhartha
  2. ^ Bharta means "mash".[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Kumari, Arunima (19 January 2021). Encyclopedia of Bihar. Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN 978-93-5048-390-9.
  2. ^ Richa Hingle (2022). Vegan Richa's Instant Pot Cookbook: 150 Plant-based Recipes from Indian Cuisine and Beyond. Hachette.
  3. ^ Jaffrey, Madhur (2011). An Invitation to Indian Cooking. Alfred A. Knopf. p. 162. ISBN 978-0-375-71211-1.
  4. ^ KUMAWAT, LOVESH (18 May 2020). CUISINE. NotionPress. ISBN 978-1-64850-162-3.
  5. ^ Clammer, Paul (December 2021). Lonely Planet Caribbean Islands 8. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-83869-004-5.
  6. ^ Kumari, Arunima (19 January 2021). Encyclopedia of Bihar. Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN 978-93-5048-390-9.
  7. ^ "Protesters say no to BT Brinjal in a unique way". Hindustan Times. 6 September 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013.
  8. ^ . The Times of India. 7 September 2011. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011.

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Baigan bharta or Baigan Chokha 1 mashed eggplant a is an Indian dish prepared by mincing grilled eggplant baigan and mixing it with tomato onion herbs and spices b Grilling the eggplant over charcoal or direct fire infuses the dish with a smoky flavour Mashed eggplant is then mixed with cooked chopped tomato browned onion ginger garlic cumin fresh cilantro coriander leaves chili pepper and mustard oil or a neutral vegetable oil 3 Traditionally the dish is often eaten with flatbread specifically roti or paratha and is also served with rice or raita a yogurt salad In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh it is served hot with litti or baati 4 Baigan bhartaBaigan bhartaAlternative namesBegun bhortaPlace of origin South Asia Region or stateIndia Bangladesh PakistanMain ingredientsEggplant onion tomato chili Peas spices Media Baigan bhartaIn India Pakistan and Bangladesh baigan bharta is part of the popular cuisine In India it is made in various regional styles with ingredients varying from one region to another The dish has since spread to the Caribbean especially Guyana and Trinidad amp Tobago where it is known as baigan chokha 5 Contents 1 Names 2 Preparation 3 Variants 4 Protest symbol 5 Notes 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksNames editThe dish has several regional names such as baigan ka bharta Hindi ब गन क भरत Urdu بینگن کا بھرتہ baingan da bharrtha Punjabi ਬ ਗਣ ਦ ਭ ੜਥ ringan no oro Gujarati ર ગણન ઓળ pura begena satoni Assamese প ৰ ব ঙ ন চ টন or bengena pitika Assamese ব ঙ ন প ট ক wangyacha bharit Marathi व ग य च भर त ennegayi Kannada ಎಣ ಣ ಗ ಯ baigana bhartta Odia ବ ଇଗଣ ଭର ତ ତ begun bhorta Bengali ব গ ন ভর ত baingoin satni Sylheti ꠛ ꠁ ꠉ ꠘ ꠌ ꠐꠘ and olo Gujarati Preparation editThe beauty of Baigan Bharta lies in its versatility While the core ingredients remain the same regional variations and personal preferences lead to diverse flavor profiles Some common variations include Classic Baigan Bharta This classic rendition features a vibrant spice blend of garlic coriander red chili powder and cumin Dahi Baigan Bharta This version incorporates dahi for a creamier texture and tangy twist often balanced with fresh cilantro and Mint leaves Spicy Baigan Bharta For those who love heat additional chilies or spices like garam masala and fenugreek seeds can be added Variants editIn Gujarat it is called ringan no oro Gujarati ર ગણન ઓળ in which the eggplant is roasted then mashed and then sauteed with mustard and cumin seeds turmeric red chilli powder ginger and garlic and salt It is served with bajra no rotlo Gujarati બ જર ન ર ટલ kadhi a soup prepared by gram flour curd and spices khichadi and chhaash Gujarati છ શ buttermilk In Karnataka it is called eṇṇegayi and is prepared by boiling and frying a whole eggplant and is usually served with akki rotti In the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu the Tamils prepare a similar dish called kathrikai thayir kothsu in which the eggplant is cooked mashed and sauteed with mustard red chilis and sesame oil The final step in the recipe involves adding yogurt curds to the mixture and dressing the dish with coriander leaves In the Bhojpuri speaking regions of India such as eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Bihar it is known as baigan ka chokha 6 it is also popular within the Indo Caribbean communities of Trinidad and Tobago Suriname and Guyana where many descendants of indentured labourers from northern India live In Maharashtra especially in the northern Khandesh region vangyache bharit as they call it is served in social gatherings including wedding ceremonies During harvest season a special bharit party is organised Bharit is usually served with puri In the Vidarbha and Khandesh regions of Maharashtra two variants are popular kachha raw bharit and phodni cha with tadka bharit In kachha bharit all the ingredients except for eggplant are used uncooked Raw spring onion tomato green chillies green coriander and sometimes fresh fenugreek leaves are mixed with flame roasted eggplant along with raw linseed oil or peanut oil In phodni cha bharit the above ingredients are first fried in oil with spices then mashed eggplants are mixed into it and cooked together A similar process is followed in other Indian states and Pakistan with slight variations in ingredients In Vidarbha and Khandesh it is considered a delicacy when the eggplants are roasted on dried cotton plant stems a process which gives a distinct smokey flavour to the dish The dish is served with dal bhakri and rice nbsp nbsp Baigan bharta with roti and lentils nbsp Litti chokha litti with baigan bharta a North Indian dish nbsp Baigan bharta made in Nagpur Maharashtra nbsp nbsp Akki rotti with eṇṇegayi a Karnataka dishProtest symbol editIn a protest against Bt brinjal and the introduction of genetically modified crops volunteers from Greenpeace and Delhi s Le Meridien hotel cooked 342 kilograms 754 lb of organic brinjal bharta at Dilli Haat New Delhi on 6 September 2011 This set a world record for the largest amount of the dish produced in one occasion of preparation A portion of the final dish was sent to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh s residence accompanied by a letter of protest containing an explanation 7 8 Notes edit Or else Baigan ka Shahi Bharta or Baigan da Bhartha Bharta means mash 2 See also editBaba ghanoush Middle Eastern recipe from baked eggplant List of eggplant dishesReferences edit Kumari Arunima 19 January 2021 Encyclopedia of Bihar Prabhat Prakashan ISBN 978 93 5048 390 9 Richa Hingle 2022 Vegan Richa s Instant Pot Cookbook 150 Plant based Recipes from Indian Cuisine and Beyond Hachette Jaffrey Madhur 2011 An Invitation to Indian Cooking Alfred A Knopf p 162 ISBN 978 0 375 71211 1 KUMAWAT LOVESH 18 May 2020 CUISINE NotionPress ISBN 978 1 64850 162 3 Clammer Paul December 2021 Lonely Planet Caribbean Islands 8 Lonely Planet ISBN 978 1 83869 004 5 Kumari Arunima 19 January 2021 Encyclopedia of Bihar Prabhat Prakashan ISBN 978 93 5048 390 9 Protesters say no to BT Brinjal in a unique way Hindustan Times 6 September 2011 Archived from the original on 3 January 2013 Giant Baigan ka Bharta makes for a delicious record The Times of India 7 September 2011 Archived from the original on 7 November 2011 External links editStep by step recipe of authentic baigan Bharta Baingan Bharta Recipe with Spring Onion Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Baingan bharta amp oldid 1209742887, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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