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Published: Jun 11, 2019 · Modified: Feb 7, 2023 by chhavi

Healthy Baigan Bhaja|Smoky Eggplant Roast

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This recipe of Healthy Baigan Bhaja aka Smoky roasted eggplant has been my favourite discovery this year.Not the fried Eggplant per se(cause it's not fried) but the healthified smoky version of it that I made on a whim.

Frankly I struggled with the name- I mean it's not fried, it's not the conventional Baigan Bhaja but something so much more!

Instead of deep frying the eggplant slices, I have roasted them on a nonstick tawa(or a cast iron pan) with a drop of oil and then charred it directly over the flame.It's best of all Eggplant worlds EVER!

Healthy Baigan Bhaja - Smoky Eggplant Roasted in very little oil and charred over the fire for a smoky taste. Low Carb, Vegan & Paleo recipe.

The result is a quickly made, lower calorie eggplant fry which really is everything but fried!

This has totally fit into my "increase your vegetables woman" resolution of the month!

What I like most about the Baigan Bhaja recipe is that it's fuss free and uses 5 ingredients- INCLUDING the spices.

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Healthy Baigan Bhaja | Smoky Eggplant Roast

Healthy Baigan Bhaja - Smoky Eggplant Roasted in very little oil and charred over the fire for a smoky taste. Low Carb, Vegan & Paleo recipe.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: baigan, eggplant
Servings: 2
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Chhavi

Equipment Needed

  • Cast Iron Skillet or Nonstick cookware

Ingredients 

  • 1 Large Eggplant - Sliced (Bharta wala Baigan)
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil as much or as little as you want.

Instructions

  • Slice* the Eggplant into thin slices.
  • Add the spices.Give it a mix.
  • Heat a nonstick pan on high flame.Place the spiced eggplant pieces in one layer.Add a few drops of oil to each eggplant.
  • Flip and repeat the process till the eggplant is cooked about 2 minutes each side.
  • Using tongs, char the eggplant on both sides.
  • Serve hot along with whatever you want! 

Notes

.If you slice it too thin, the texture will be that of a chip but if you cut it a little thick the texture will be softer, more gooey)

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.2g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 8.3g | Sugar: 6.9g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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