Eggplant bhorta - Begun bhorta
 
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Spicy mashed eggplant a.k.a begun bhorta recipe is a popular side served with rice in Bengali homes. Find step by step recipe and tips to make begun bhorta.
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Bangladeshi
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons mustard oil
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • 2-3 red chili
  • ¼ onion, thinly sliced
  • Cilantro
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Roast eggplant, garlic and chili on stovetop or in the oven until tender.
  2. Mash/paste garlic, chili and salt together. Add onion.
  3. Add roasted eggplant and mash together. Add cilantro.
  4. Add oil and mix well.
Notes
I cut eggplants in big chunks and wrap in aluminum foil to roast on stovetop.
For oven roasting, cut the eggplant in half inch slices.
Adjust oil, chili and garlic according to taste.
Recipe by WithASpin at https://withaspin.com/2013/04/08/bhorta-of-bangladesh/