Baingan Ka Chokha

Baingan ka chokha paired with litti makes the most popular combination item from Bihar. Actually chokha is similar to bharta but has no tadka. Mustard oil and onion are added raw but the end result is simply superb.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 05 Oct 2024 in Recipes Main Course Vegetarian

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Main ingredients	Green brinjal, Garlic, Tomatoes, Onion, Green chillies, Fresh coriander leaves, Mustard oil
Cuisine	Bihari
Course	Main course vegetable
Prep time	10-15 minutes
Cook time	15-20 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Spicy
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 large green brinjal (baingan)
3-4 garlic cloves
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons mustard oil

Method

Make a few slits on the baingan, insert a garlic clove into each slit.
Heat a wire rack on direct flame, place the baingan and tomatoes over it and roast on medium heat, rotating the vegetables till well charred from all sides.
Place the roasted baingan and tomatoes on the worktop, peel the charred skin, trim the tops and finely chop them along with the roasted garlic cloves. Transfer into a bowl, add onion, green chillies, coriander leave, salt and mustard oil and mix till well combined.
Transfer into a serving bowl and serve.

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