Baingan Chokha

Name: Baingan Chokha
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bihari
Ingredients: 1 whole large brinjal (baingan); 1 medium Onion; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 whole Green chillies; 1 small Tomato; 3 tbsp mustard oil; 2 tbsp coriander leaves; 1 tsp Salt

Whole brinjal roasted over open flame until smoky and soft, then mashed with garlic, onion, mustard oil and chillies into a rustic relish.

🇮🇳India· Bihar

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 110 kcal

Ingredients

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Servings

1 whole large brinjal (baingan) — about 400g
1 medium Onion — finely chopped
4 cloves Garlic — finely chopped
2 whole Green chillies — finely chopped
1 small Tomato — roasted, optional
3 tbsp mustard oil
2 tbsp coriander leaves — chopped
1 tsp Salt — to taste

Equipment

•Open flame or grill
•Masher

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 110 kcal
fat: 7 g
carbs: 12 g
fibre: 5 g
protein: 2 g
calories: 110 kcal

Instructions

1
Make small cuts in the brinjal (aubergine) in a few places. Rub it lightly with oil.
2
Roast directly over an open flame or grill, turning often. Cook until the skin is charred all over and soft inside.
3
Let it cool slightly, then peel off the charred skin. Mash the flesh thoroughly with a fork.
4
Add chopped onion, garlic, green chillies, and roasted mashed tomato if using.
5
Pour in the mustard oil and season with salt. Mix everything well.
6
Garnish with coriander and serve at room temperature.

Chef's tips

Roast the brinjal fully until it collapses for the best smoky flavour and easy peeling. Do not skip the raw mustard oil, as it gives the authentic taste.