The only eggplant dish my boyfriend will eat

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[@ChadGardenSinLA]

Okay, I just made this dish this evening and WOW! So much flavor - I even tried the dish before adding the garam masala (it was good, but adding it brought a nice sweetness at the end from a nice warm spice). I used Chinese eggplants and pan fried them, which gave the overall dish a more hearty feel vs a soupy or curry finish. Now that I've made this, I will now try your red lentil curry recipe! Also, I was happy to discover during my ingredient search just how many Indian Grocers there are sprinkled throughout Los Angeles. Bring on the spices, Rainbow Plant Life!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So happy you tried it out and loved it! Yes to all the spices 🥳

[@karencheung6868]

I cut the eggplants in chunks, tossed in oil and Airfried them to make this dish and it worked wonderfully as well!

[@ChadGardenSinLA]

@@karencheung6868 Thanks for the suggestion, I've an air frier as well, but didn't even think to use it. Did you make it with regular eggplants or chinese eggplants?

[@karencheung6868]

@@ChadGardenSinLA I used Chinese eggplants.

[@silentstormstudio4782]

Deep-fried eggplants are popular in India too , I personally enjoy the ones fried with rice flour . In fingers shape

[@Dontgiveafabouturfeelings]

My daughter‘s vegetarian and my other daughter just turned vegan last year. There have been issues in regards to cooking for sure! Your site has really helped us, thank you!!

[@ChadGardenSinLA]

So glad you're open minded and willing to try vegetarian dishes. I think you'll find your waist getting smaller and your heart and soul getting bigger 🙂 Not to mention that every major epidemic is caused by (consorting w/or)eating animals. corona, aids, monkey pox, sars, mers, bubonic plague, ebola

[@isabelwinter1250]

I have no dietary restrictions but these recipes have been game changer for my cooking

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So lovely to hear that my recipes have been helpful for your family 🤗

[@wearevegans6929]

Yay! I'm delighted to hear this. This channel has been helpful with my Vegan journey too!

[@travel.music.food.5403]

@@ChadGardenSinLA Here comes the vegan propaganda.

[@r.h.6249]

I am from the eastern part of India and the version of Baigan Bharta we make doesn't involves cooking the eggplant further with spices, we roast the eggplant and then simply add mustard oil (which is a must because of its sweet and slightly bitter flavor), chopped onions and chillies, chopped ginger and garlic and pinch of salt,lime juice and coriander and mash it u,....it tastes amazing even without all the other ground spices in it...and sometimes we add mashed potatoes to it and it tastes even better, we call it Baigan Chokha (mashed eggplant) from our region and its another version if anyone wants to try it with a less spicy version

[@dr.monaliwaghchaure6692]

I am from Maharashtra and I make it exactly same like you .. taste amazing

[@shanara2288]

Us Bangladeshis make it this way too!

[@bandita3422]

Same in assam

[@sabyasachisanyal4865]

Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar follows this exact same method.

[@CuriousINDIA101]

that's the best way I like it. And with 'Litti' its 😘

[@DamnTastyVegan]

“It’s a fun emoji to send sometimes” 😆 loved that he tried so hard to add some good qualities of eggplant

[@RainbowPlantLife]

😂 he tried his best

[@wearevegans6929]

That made me laugh! Well, can we appreciate that witty thought 🤣

[@candacetoms4927]

I love eggplant, but from now on I will only be referring to it as “Satan’s zucchini” because I have never heard anything more hysterical in my life! Thank you Max!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

😂 we are pleased you are delighted by this!

[@candacetoms4927]

@@RainbowPlantLife update: I made this for dinner tonight along with your naan recipe, and my husband, who doesn’t like eggplant or tomatoes said it was delicious! I loved it, but I knew I would!

[@freckrpeckr]

Lol love it as well, will adopt it as long as others refer to farts as ‘fairy wind’

[@Sunfrogg]

1 million points to Max for this description. :D

[@donnabrooks1173]

@@freckrpeckr That's so hilarious!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@sallen8a]

I have a Jamaican background and made this along with your Naan recipe for my Indian wife. Maybe one of the tastiest things I’ve made in a while!

[@michelleanderson824]

My American ears thought you were calling the dish "Banging Bertha" 😆 I think I like that name better

[@delirium129]

I'm not American but it also sounded like that to me 😂 I looked away from the screen for a moment just as the name of the dish appeared on the screen and I was like, what? Hahaha

[@divyasasidharan2960]

as an indian let me let you thats what she said. Coz thats not how indians say biagan ka bharta lol

[@AmanCreatesArt]

As another Indian, I second this comment. She totally Americanized the pronunciation to “Bangin’ Bertha,” and this is how I’ll refer to it from now on! 💥😅

[@jlensher]

Australian here - I heard it as well! It's also what the subtitles called it 😆

[@shashirekhakamle4655]

Omg! 😱

[@sidds3180]

"get the eggplant comfy on the side" Nisha, it's literally sitting on fire 😭😭

[@RainbowPlantLife]

😂 fair point

[@julianaespitia6572]

I can't tell you how much you've changed my cooking game. I'm from Colombia and my family is a bit close minded with new dishes and recipes and every time I follow one of your recipes they're like "damn that's good" and I'm like "of course, it's her recipe!! " And I proceed to show them your videos. Thanks for everything!!!

[@Shaderyus]

As one who wants to add more and more eggplant recipe ideas to the table, this helped quite a lot ! I guess everyone here at home are neutral or not very interested in the texture, but that's also part of the challenge. Thanks for the inspiring videos ^^

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

Nisha… this was eggcellent 😎

[@RainbowPlantLife]

My friend, thank you!

[@Nl9ETEEN]

The vegan crossover event I never knew I wanted, but now I can't stop thinking about.

[@akshatapuranik7861]

1. Use mustard oil to coat the eggplant 2. Make small slits and stuff it with some garlic And see the flavor elevate to a next level. Similarly roasting vegetables in oven with mustard oil will not compromise the taste and you also need not strain the roasted eggplant as that water can be really flavourful. Traditionally the green chilies are not chopped finely. They are bigger pieces and it works perfectly in case you don't want to chew them then you can remove it.

[@harshitabhuyan8892]

We cook and eat a lot of mustard oil in Assam and i swear i don't find any other oil as flavourful, mustard oil really elevates the dishes.

[@BruceWayne-eh4im]

Mustard oil is banned for consumption in the USA. Any mustard oil sold here is not food grade.

[@debibera912]

@@BruceWayne-eh4im That is just ridiculous. Mustard oil is an essential ingredient for cooking in some parts of India. It has rich aroma. Sometimes we use it with vegetable oil to lighten the richness

[@BruceWayne-eh4im]

@@debibera912 Yes but FDA bans it. I know what Mustard oil is, I am of Indian origin. However FDA bans mustard oil for consumption due to it's high Erucic acid. Erucic acid has been STRONGLY linked to fatty depositions on cardiac and cardiovascular tissues. Coincidentally (or not), Atherosclerosis and it's sequelae are very high in south asian regions where Mustard Oil is widely used. I am just telling you why asking an American to cook with Mustard Oil is meaningless. It's nearly impossible to find in grocery stores and if you find it, it is not going to be food grade (so unsafe to consume)

[@frozendiaries3693]

No it’s not banned You get it in Indian/Asian stores

[@sairacoolification]

PS - I use an iron griddle and wrap the eggplant in foil and place on hot griddle and turn every 5 mins until cooked. It will save your stove and make clean up a breeze

[@kateswelstad7281]

This is my favorite Indian dish (and usually a safe vegan choice at a restaurant) so I can’t wait to try yours. Nice job Max! Hope my husband feels the same when he tastes it.

[@sharmilaghosh2455]

Small tip, eggplant is easier to roast on a roti jari, meaning chapati grill. In some states they add yogurt to the bharta. Thanks for sharing:)

[@blueclaycrafts2659]

THIS was also the dish that made me like eggplant. I couldn’t stop thinking about it after I first made it so I’ve never stopped making it. Lots of steps but worth it.

[@zilliq]

The production value is through the roof, and the recipe looks delicious, good job ! I don't have a gas burner so I'm probably going to try this under the broiler

[@MaquiladoraIII]

Cooked this one tonight with homegrown aubergines and was absolutely blown away. So glad I took the trouble to blend some garam masala on the fly!

[@songbirdmedows]

This was actually the first dish I ever tried with eggplant. I found a recipe looking for eggplant recipe’s. I made it and really liked it. I so want to make this version as it has so much more flavor added. The one I made was also made in the oven. I want to try it over the burner. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@mitchellbender7876]

I always loved baingan bharta in restaurants but never knew how to make it, so this was helpful. Made a batch tonight and it turned out pretty good! (I added green peas because the restaurants I've been to always did. And I think next time I will have to make it a lot spicier, but it's good to have a starting point to work from.) Thanks!

[@zofiakulisz2954]

I used to work at an Indian restaurant and some people while ordering bharta were like "sorry but something is wrong with this" so we needed to explain to them that it's just smokey and nothing is wrong with it. I personally really like this dish x

[@ienekevanhouten4559]

There it is! I had remembered seeing this recipe somewhere, and wanted to use it for a dinner party to honour my garden glut of eggplant. Spent an hour on youtube trying to find it before I remembered your newsletter. It was delicious.

[@vidz8847]

I made this tonight for my family. It tastes great BUT I added a bit more chilli powder and salt to taste :) I also wrapped my eggplants in foil and put in the oven for 70 mins (190 degrees Celsius) and it worked perfectly. Thanks Nisha!

[@Miraiana]

Today, I made it for the first time. I love eggplants, but I don't know many ways to cook them. When I took the first bite, I had to stop for a moment because I started laughing. My husband was confused, so he asked me "is it too spicy?" "is it bad?" and all I could do was giggle like an idiot, and I showed him the 👌✨ and finally said, "god it's so good". 😂 Recently I've been trying to eat more plant based, mostly for health and weight loss, but I also found that I don't enjoy eating meat as much as I used to. Generally speaking, I always preferred veggies over meat, but I do love eggs and dairy. So thank you, for this amazing recipe, I will definitely spread it to everyone I know hahaha. ❤️

[@ratsalad178]

i just made this dish and I'm blown away by how complex and flavorful it is. so blown away that i just stared at it on my plate after my first taste, thinking 'HOW.' thanks for the recipe!

[@ratsalad178]

I'm coming back to comment because i made this a second time and I've been eating it with EVERYTHING. you've converted another eggplant disliker. thank you!!!!!!

[@izukens]

I bought air fryer with a "roast" function. Highly recommend! No mess, no standing at the cooktop.

[@ChadGardenSinLA]

It's autumn and I've been on an eggplant kick! Thai Basil Eggplant & Tofu, I think, Max could also enjoy. Caramelizing the sauce with the eggplant and tofu (at the end) will give it that meaty-umami flavor and feel. I will try out this Baingan Bharta recipe as it's not too intimidating, since I've delved in South East Asian recipes. (your lentil dish with all those ingredients - I will need another cabinet just to accommodate all those spices - LoL)

[@choosewisely6705]

you did it again!!!!! No one could ever get me to eat eggplant until now. I made this tonight and it was soooooooooòooooooo damn good! thank you

[@kwhatten]

Not even eggplant parmesan?

[@myka_online]

literally perfect. I have an eggplant i need to cook and was looking for a good recipe for it! Thanks :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

wonderful timing! 🥳

[@jhw2p]

you have the best videos. love the explanations on "why" you do things, or prefer different methods. very helpful!

[@fynejules]

great recipe. Easy to make and my friends enjoyed it!

[@federicacampanella9916]

Hi Nisha, So excited for this recipe as I absolutely love eggplant! Lots of love from Italy! ♥️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Federica! Hope you’ll love this recipe 🤤

[@quicksilver455]

In Sri Lanka we make it in a slightly different way. We deep fry it and add vinegar, sugar, onion, green chillies, salt, ginger and garlic and mix it all together. It’s called wambatu moju and tastes so good

[@11Khalid11]

Wambatu moju is one of my favourites! And yes I'm Sri Lankan 🙂

[@riekodi5508]

I just made this for lunch for me and my mom! It tastes bettet than the restaurant!!! Love, love, love it. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. Best ever! God bless. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@npigwnl]

I’m an eggplant lover and this dish sounds amazing! I usually roast my eggplant pieces in my airfryer (tossed with salt&oil and on top of some aluminium foil) and now I’m tempted to try roasting it in there whole.

[@carriepowers6743]

I laughed so hard when you said Max refers to eggplant as Satan’s zucchini! That’s a great way to put it. It usually reminds me of leather unless it’s prepared well. I have a feeling I would like it in this dish though!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

😂 and yes, it can be so tough if it’s not prepared well. Here, it’s so soft and tender that it almost melts in your mouth!

[@olgaphillips1465]

Yeah, I usually thought to myself "bad zucchini", but "Satan's zucchini" is a perfect name

[@irmabrown1608]

I made it yesterday, and right now I'm eating the left over from yesterday. It is the best I've tasted in my life. thank you, all your food is special, unique, delicious and amazing. I love you guys. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sroshanwar8027]

We are from Pakistani side of Punjab and my mother makes it with yogurt. Just beat some yogurt, add roasted eggplant, raw chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillis, fresh coriander, some salt and red chillies. So good during summer time.

[@RN-qs6jd]

Bhai baingan milte hi garmiyo me hai

[@ashita1984]

I think that is close to the afghani/Irani eggplant dish badjeman

[@seamstressdragon8707]

Aubergines, what we call eggplants in the UK are one of the my absolute favourite veggies! Will definitely try this recipe very soon!

[@sharonkincaid6565]

Yeah!! I just bought eggplant at the market this weekend and now it won’t rot in the fridge like it usually does🤣

[@edprotas4148]

Glad to hear that I am not the only one who does this. Maybe this is the recipe that will end this self-shame.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Lol yes, give that eggplant a good use!

[@suhelavaneerten419]

You are so funny! And also so funny together :) I never knew what to do with eggplants, its still quite uncommon in The Netherlands. But this winter Sinterklaas gave me a Israeli vegan cookbook and fell in love with eggplants! There is an amazing recipe from Panda Pita in Tel Aviv. The pita gets filled with baked and steamed eggplant, tahin, a devine beetroot-fenurgeek-chutney, pickled onion and a tomato-salad with rocket and herbs. I wish I could share one with you and Max :) Enjoy Bali! 🥰🙏

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha ☺️ thank you! I didn’t realize it eggplant wasn’t very common in the Netherlands. That dish sounds so good!

[@suhelavaneerten419]

@@RainbowPlantLife Maybe I stated that a bit too strong, its actually available in pretty much every supermarket. 😅 I dont see them used a lot though, and feel most of us still need to find out how to use them/ are on the Max-team on this 😜

[@Michelleamicheal]

Missed your recipes! Glad that you are back!

[@rodrigodiaz94]

Awesome recipe, will have to give it a try. You and Max remind me of my fiancée and I (she’s from India, and I am white-Hispanic) and I’ve enjoyed her and her family show me her culture, especially your delicious food! Yes I’m used to the spicy dishes now 😋 would love to see your take on Pav Bhaji. Cheers and keep growing the channel!

[@eminabrestovac]

I bake it in the oven wrapped in alu foil, but poke it with fork before putting in the oven. It comes out beautifuly creamy, just amazing. Not watery at all, as all water drips out trough that fork holes 👌

[@CJ-LagunaBeach]

Wow, this is a beautiful dish. The flavors are so deep. Certainly wasn’t 10 minutes preparation and cook time with cooking, peeling the eggplant and steaming it. But it was delicious.

[@MadisonFalco]

I’ve never had this dish but I love eggplant so I would love to make this soon!

[@Junebug604]

YESSSSSSSS I’ve been so hoping you would put together a baingan bharta recipe!!!!!! Thank you so much!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Woohoo! Glad you’re excited for it!

[@MilaMirage]

Thank you for this recipe! I've just cooked it, it's amazing! By the way, eggplant can be left in cute dices, no need to smash it, if you don't like smashed texture. It was mouthwatering! Thank you 💕

[@duneattack]

This is so good! I had to put my eggplant on a gas bbq to wrinkle the skins, but other than that the rest of it went off without a hitch. This is SUCH an excellent recipe its not even funny. The very next day I was already craving it again. Dangerously deliscious!!! Thank you!

[@ngocdiemnguyen3914]

Hello! Thank you so much for this very enjoyable and easy to follow instructional video on how to make my favorite Indian cuisine dish 🥰. When we have an Indian dinner night, it always ends up to be the dish I order even though I would browse the whole menu 😁.

[@imtoto813]

definitely gonna try this because I don't really like eggplant but this sounds absolutely like a dish I'd like it in

[@simonfortune7270]

This was amazing. Thank you so much!! Super easy to put together

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Love to hear that! 😁

[@QueenBaha]

🌸 I’m a very long time subscriber almost since the very beginning of this channel. I want you to know that this channel for me is the MOST WORTHWHILE SUBSCRIPTION ABOUT FOOD and #2 not only do I have your book (can’t wait for the second one hehe) of which I’ve made over half the recipes, but I live in a DIY van and have the 3 qt instant pot and it has made it possible to continue to eat as I always have when living in sticks n bricks. I thank you 🌸 for following your passion, I love this channel!!!!!!🌸

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

I love Baingan bharta but I hate cleaning my stove top after making it, but all that grumbling rumbling down during clean up crumbles down when I taste the bharta because it is irresistibly delicious. Thanks Nisha for making this for your boyfriend.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Lol that’s how I feel in the end!

[@aarti6330]

You can cover the stove with foil before roasting. Then just toss the dirty foil.

[@snlarini99]

That's how I feel about roast dinner! I hate cooking it, the constant watching everything, the mass washing up... but when it goes well it is incredible taste

[@olgaseeify]

I love your recepies. So delicious and flavorful and always such a big hit with the family! ❤️

[@Banannna228]

Looks amazing! I can't believe people don't like eggplant. It's probably my favorite vegetable. Definitely going to make a version of this. Thank you! Also I love it when my picky hubby likes something with any vegetable!

[@elpretender1357]

I really look forward to trying this dish. As someone with a little sister, what worked for me to get her to eat eggplants was to add them blended into tomato sauce whenever we make pasta or pizza.

[@jasmin4493]

I really love satan's zucchini and I'm going to cook "Banging Bertha" tomorrow, thank you for teaching, inspiring and entertaining us 😂

[@RainbowPlantLife]

ha! You’re most welcome!

[@hlongshlongs8729]

Oh I love love “Banging Bartha” 🥰

[@wearevegans6929]

Wow! You'll have a good food tomorrow.

[@tithisings]

How did it go?!!

[@neilmaizi7584]

Actually she pronounced it wrong. Its bhaigun ka bhartha

[@Pyrion93]

I love your videos. Everything you make looks fantastic and you are so inspiring.

[@julek.7039]

Sounds delicious! We harvest a lot of eggplants at the Moment so your recipe comes just in time😍 I definitely will cook it for my little son for lunch❤️

[@vegitaliano]

Thanks for this recipe!

[@sharonsekhon9475]

Excited to try this one out!

[@LovelyLori193]

Oh wow this whole video has me salivating, I *need* to make this!

[@veganvanlifeusa2645]

💚💚💚 I love eggplant, but it really depends on how it’s made. Your recipe looks totally delicious. Wish I could eat some right now. Getting hungry just watching

[@sch117sch]

I love your recipes! I will surprise some friends with this one for sure. All the best from Germany.

[@hetalshah1251]

I line a baking sheet with foil and using the oven broiler, it takes time but lesser clean up 😀 also I’ve found that the insides of the eggplant remain raw when using the stove v/s the oven

[@ckrktk]

Agreed,

[@lalooshwashere]

This is the way middle eastern people cook eggplant too. Much more uniform cooking approach and easier to clean!

[@YinYanUzumaki]

it wont have the same flavour profile as that cooked on open flame . although the best ones are cooked on wood fire

[@AshishPatel-mw7lx]

Cooking the eggplant on a charcoal grill has been the best method I've tried... you'll get all the smokey flavor. I also got great results using the air fryer (don't have a gas stove)

[@SuperYoshi29]

Made this today and it was awesome! I made two changes, I used red cayenne pepper instead of the Kashmiri chili powder because I didn’t have that in the house, and along with the eggplant I added a bag of frozen cauliflower that I roasted ahead of time in the oven. I loved it! I’m thinking of trying next time adding some cubed tofu in there to pack some more protein and make it a meal. Thank you!!!

[@RN-qs6jd]

Kashmiri pepper doesn't matter but green chilli is must to enhance flavor

[@sairacoolification]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE bengan burta - I ALSO hated eggplant and I have to say, THIS was the recipe that got me to love it... so if you don't like it, you have to try this!

[@snlarini99]

I have never thought to peel an aubergine before! And now I'm annoyed at myself because I don't use aubergine because the skin is so tough and stays that way (unless you want mushy aubergine which I don't). Thank you for this tip!

[@angieordonez9005]

Your dishes always come out so bright and colorful... I follow to the T and mine come out darker. Delicious recipe by the way... just made it. It just didn't come out as photogenic as yours.

[@josephscanlan2271]

Thank you for sharing! I look forward to trying it

[@atti_odyssey]

I love your content!! Eggplant is really good.

[@1012chart]

Thanks, Looks amazing! Gonna try it!

[@michellecastro2475]

You have my 6 year old wanting to try eggplant. Yay!!!! Definitely going to try this. It looks delish☺️

[@crystalcutz]

Woooo this was incredible, made it for myself and my dad, he loved it too! ❤ thank you Nisha🥰

[@jmseipp]

The Vietnamese do amazing things with Eggplant. I never liked it at all until I tried it many years ago at the AUM Vegetarian Restaurant in Chiangmai, Thailand. From the very first bite I absolutely LOVED it! It was listed on the menu as being a Vietnamese Dish. Wow! Delicious! I stayed there for weeks and ate there almost every day and I sometimes ordered two at a time! It was really that good! The restaurant is no longer there unfortunately…

[@nicolegrabowski5704]

Do you remember the name of the Vietnamese eggplant dish?

[@jmseipp]

@@nicolegrabowski5704 Unfortunately no… And I haven’t found the same dish at other Vietnamese Restaurants in the U.S. Some are good but not as good as at the Aum Vegetarian Restaurant. I ate there many times over the years but when I went there in 2010 I learned that ‘Toy’, the lady who owned it has sold it apparently. The menu had totally changed. That dish wasn’t anywhere on the new menu. I wasn’t impressed with the food at all and stopped going there. Toy married a Canadian guy from British Columbia. He was living there in Chiangmai with her. Maybe they decided to move back to B.C. I have no idea. BUT, there are many other vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Chiangmai now. I was there again just before the Pandemic. The ‘Loving Hut’ vegan restaurant chain are Vietnamese owned and they have an Eggplant Entre’ that I order sometimes in San Diego and Houston…

[@callistocharon]

My (Vietnamese) mother chars the outside of Chinese eggplants, peels them hot, cuts them in half lengthwise then in three or four across, then spoons a sauce of chanh (either lemon or lime), nuoc cham or vegan alternative, sugar, olive oil, and wilted green onion over the top. This is probably not the eggplant you were looking for, but hopefully some of the flavor profile is still there.

[@nicolegrabowski5704]

@@callistocharon thank you for sharing! I will try this

[@jmseipp]

@@callistocharon Thanks! Sounds Yummy! (-:

[@jaymayhoi]

this looks so good!

[@andrew_schaeffer]

Made it! It's very good.

[@sharrondavis8627]

This looks fab and I am looking forward to making it. Thanks 😊❤

[@Shazzzz807]

Amazing easy looking recipe! And not SO MUCH OIL which is what I love. I’m going to make this for my husband!

[@kayteeflick]

Ohhhh yum! Can’t wait to make this. We love your tofu tikka masala!

[@kitchenlife1516]

This is the recipe I have been waiting for! Can’t wait to try it!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay! Hope you enjoy it!

[@kitchenlife1516]

@@RainbowPlantLife I worked in an Indian restaurant, and they added peas to the dish. Is that traditional, or does it depend on the area?

[@YolyCurls]

In my country we also have dish where we cook the eggplants like that, but I learned to wrap it in foil and that way your house will be less smelly and it cooks out great.

[@jenniferhopetinker4783]

I love every recipe that I have tried of yours, but have never liked eggplant. This could be a game changer! Will definitely try it.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I am honored to hear it and hope this recipe changes your mind!

[@sw1240]

Baigan Barta is my go to dish whenever we order or go out for indian food and I am really excited to try your recipe soon!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Ooh I can’t wait for you to try it at home!

[@sherleneeicher8954]

I love this dish! Tried it in Indian restaurant and I have made it several times at home since. I am going to try your recipe however because it’s not nearly as juicy as mine turned out!😂

[@kimberlysauber5601]

I love watching your videos!! You make me laugh all the time WITH quality recipes and tips!!! Thank you!!! And Max too!! Devils zucchini 🤣🤣🤣

[@mahaimtiaz947]

Nisha! I love your content!!!!TYSM🙌🙌🙌

[@daianavaltchy]

I tried it! Delicious! I just discovered your page cuz I had some eggplants at the fridge and i was looking for some inspo on how to cook them, and men! What a discovery I found in your channel! 😊😊😊😊😊 keep it up gurrrrl

[@morrispearl9981]

I will try making this dish. It looks really good. And I sometimes have that dish at restaurants here in New York. What would you think about having that kind of dish with pasta (instead of bread or rice).

[@wearevegans6929]

I feel like this is the recipe that'll convince my siblings too! Thanks for sharing, appreciate it much.

[@facilitatoranjali5997]

superb! I searched for an authentic recipe for baingan bharta but didn't find any, not even in Indian channels. All of them hv changed the whole recipe in order to elevate the dish, they added curd and what not. But, to my surprise, I found it on your channel. its the typical authentic recipe. Well done @rainbow plant life.

[@wolfmangoland7972]

Yummy. Love your recipe. Thank you

[@karlaknobel4338]

please please pleeeeeaaaaase make a chana masala recipe one day! love your recipes and so happy that i can learn indian recipes from you!

[@anujpramanik1819]

In UP, Bihar (other states of India), they put long gashes in the eggplant and stuff it with green chilies and garlic cloves before charring it on open flame and mashing it all together. Turns out so much more delicious! 😋

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes! I saw that technique in some videos but when I tried to do it, the garlic burned and the eggplant leaked too much on the stove before it could cook through on the inside. I think the eggplants in the states are too big for this, but would love to try with a smaller Indian eggplant.

[@anujpramanik1819]

@@RainbowPlantLife I think the American varieties are a little different (maybe GM crop?) Coz in India I've never seen anybody draining the eggplant after charring it. The youtubers in Pasta Grammar complained as well that the American variety is too big and lacks flavour, don't know if it's true. You can char the green chilies and garlic separately if they burn with the aubergines but you must try it once!

[@nycgingercat]

I made this yesterday. Tasted wonderful. Thank you, Nisha.

[@VirginiaFeuRosa]

I've been vegan for 4 years and I live in Brazil (I'm Brazilian). Back then, substitutes for meat were mushrooms, eggplants, TVP and green jackfruit.. maybe zuchini, too... It was a huge challenge, because I don't like any of them and I never knew how to cook. I only learned because I became vegan, really... I want to try your recipe, but it hasn't been a good experience for me trying recipes with these ingredients. LOL I will make an effort. Thanks!

[@meganfairley6587]

You two are so funny 🤣. Looking forward to trying this recipe 😋

[@RainbowPlantLife]

🥰 thanks Megan!

[@midlifemom5829]

My grandmother used to line the stove top with foil for easy cleanup. Also indian markets have a mesh grid to place over flame so the soft eggplant doesn't fall apart