Baingan Bharta (Eggplant with Onions)

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 4 cups eggplant, chopped
• mix
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric, ground
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, ground
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp amchoor
  • 1/4 tsp goda masala or chana masala (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup heavy / whipping cream

Directions

1. In a pressure cooker, add the following in order: oil, onion, tomato, and eggplant. Do no mix.
2. Sprinkle the spice mixture on top. Do not mix.
3. Cook on low pressure for 4 minutes with a 10 minute natural release.
4. Saute on high heat until the mixture starts to bubble. Add the cream and stir well to incorporate. Allow the cream to thicken, about 2 minutes.

References

• Adapted from Indian Instant Pot Cookbook, 2017, p76, by Urvashi Pitre

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