Bangladeshi Begun Bhorta (Rustic Mashed Eggplant)
Roasted, mashed eggplant with mustard oil, onion, garlic, chilli and coriander. Makes 4 small servings to accompany rice.
Begun bhorta is a Bangladeshi side dish of tender eggplant with smoky notes and fresh aromatics. Times and the four servings are estimates; serve it with plain rice.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the eggplant
Wash and dry the eggplant. Without removing the stem, make a shallow lengthwise slit, insert one sliced garlic clove, and rub with 1 tablespoon mustard oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Ready to continue when: The eggplant is dry, has a shallow slit, and is lightly coated with oil and salt.
5 min - 02
Roast the eggplant
Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Roast the eggplant for about 22 minutes, until the skin is blackened and wrinkled and the flesh collapses when pressed.
Temperature: 220 °C / 428 °FReady to continue when: The skin is dark and wrinkled, and the flesh gives way when pressed.
22 min - 03
Rest and peel
Let the roasted eggplant rest for 5 minutes, until it is safe to handle. Remove the tough, burnt skin, scoop out the flesh, and let excess liquid drain briefly.
Ready to continue when: The flesh is separated from the tough skin and excess liquid has drained away.
5 min - 04
Cook the aromatics
Heat 1 tablespoon mustard oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the dried red chilli, the other garlic clove sliced, and 40 g sliced onion; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until the onion edges start to brown without burning the garlic.
Ready to continue when: The onion edges are lightly golden and the garlic is not burnt.
4 min - 05
Mash and mix
Mash the eggplant flesh in a bowl until coarse, leaving some fibres. Mix in the skillet aromatics, the remaining 40 g onion, green chilli, coriander, lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine and serve.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is combined, still rustic in texture, with the aromatics evenly distributed.
5 min
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