Baingan Bharta Recipe

As a popular North Indian dish, not only is Baingan Bharta mouth-watering, it is also loaded with nutrients. This dish is made by mashing roasted brinjals with spices and condiments. If you are looking to add a little more variety in your toddler’s menu, then Baingan Bharta is a must-have addition. Baingan Bharta for babies has a smoky flavour and will add a special touch to the diet plan of small babies and toddlers. Effortless preparation and the good thing is that you can serve it to the whole family. 

Cooking Time 

Cooking Method 

Gas Stove

Type of Meal 

Vegetarian

Suitable For 

Any toddler above 15 months of age

Meal Schedule 

Lunch, evening or dinner

Recipe Type 

Main Dish

Ingredients

Instructions

The number of ingredients required might come across as a bit too many, however, baingan bharta is a relatively easy preparation. Given below are the step by step directions if you are curious about how to make baingan bharta.

1. Start by greasing the brinjals with little oil. 
2. Now roast them on an open flame till it turns soft and black. You need to roast it for 10-12 minutes and turn occasionally. Once done, keep it aside for cooling.
3. Cut the stem and peel the skin with a knife or a peeler.
4. Heat the ghee and add cumin seeds.
5. Add finely chopped onions when the cumin seeds start to crackle. Saute for 1 minute. 
6. Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and sauté again on a medium flame for a few seconds.
7. Now add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Mix well, and on a medium flame, let it cook. It would help if you stirred the preparation occasionally. 
8. To this mixture, add roasted brinjals and salt. Mix well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes while you stir it a few times. 
9. Serve it when it is still lukewarm. Add coriander for garnishing. 

Recipe Tips

The simple baingan bharta recipe that we suggested requires you to follow a few points, as mentioned below: 

• Cut the stem and peel the brinjals properly. 
• Onions and tomatoes should be finely chopped. Only then will these mix consistently with the preparation. 
• You can also add tomato puree instead of chopped tomatoes.
• Apply the oil properly before roasting the brinjals. All sides of the vegetable should be roasted uniformly. 
• Mash the pulp of the roasted brinjal with a fork or potato masher.
• While you sauté the onions and tomatoes, make sure you do it on medium flame and do not overdo it. 
• Before serving the preparation along with chopped coriander, you can also add one tbsp of ghee. 

Nutrition Information (Per 100 Grams)

Health Benefits

The health benefits of homemade baingan bharta baby food recipe are immense:

• Vitamin C in baingan bharta keeps your child away from cough and colds.
• Baingan bharta is a good source of fibre and works as an antioxidant.
• The ghee in the preparation has vitamins and other nutrients that keep the skin healthy and promotes brain function and cell growth.
• Onions again are a good source of vitamin C that strengthens the immune system of your child.

Buying Guide

• As much as possible, you should always prefer organic vegetables that are devoid of chemicals and other pollutants.
• Use organic or homemade ghee for the preparation.
• The same goes for the masalas as well.
• Instead of buying the readymade packs, make your ginger garlic paste at home.

Baigan bharta will introduce your small child or toddler to vegetables at an early stage. Your child will relish the taste, and you can serve it a couple of times a week.  The adults in the family will also enjoy it at lunch or dinner.