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Brinjal Bhaji

Brinjal Bhaji (Aubergine Bhaji)

Kate Ford | The Veg Space
A quick and easy brinjal bhaji (aubergine bhaji) which is perfect served as a main or vegetable side dish alongside curries, rice and breads.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 196 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large aubergines or 10-12 baby aubergines
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 3 tablespoon sunflower or rapeseed oil
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
  • 1 red chilli de-seeded and sliced
  • 4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar caster or light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon tomato purée
  • 80 ml water
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • fresh coriander

Instructions
 

  • Trim the ends from the aubergines and cut into lerge chunks 3-4cm.
  • Peel and slice the onion. Trim and de-seed the pepper and cut into chunks.
  • Heat the oil in a large lidded frying pan or casserole dish. Fry the aubergine, onion and pepper over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  • Add the garlic, chilli, garam masala, salt and sugar. Stir well and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato purée, water and balsamic vinegar. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. If the sauce is a little watery, remove the lid and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes until thick.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as required. Finely chop the coriander leaves and stir through the brinjal bhaji, then serve alongside curries and rice dishes.

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Notes

Adjust the consistency of your brinjal bhaji before serving. If it is too dry, add a splash of water. If it is too watery, simmer uncovered for a minute or two until thick.
Don't let the aubergine burn in the first stage of frying - stir regularly and turn down to a more gentle heat if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 663mgPotassium: 743mgFiber: 9gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 394IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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