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~Roasted Eggplant~
Also known as Baigan Choka in Trinidad and Guyana. This roasted mashed eggplant is one of my favourite eggplant dishes. It is loaded with garlic and other fresh seasonings and roasted on an open flame to give the dish it’s signature Smokey flavour.
Then, the roasted eggplant flesh is carefully collected and mashed. It is then sautéed in coconut oil along with tomatoes, onion, garlic and chives i. This delicious mashed eggplant dish can be enjoyed with roti or any flatbread.
Roasted Eggplant (Baigan Choka) with Paratha Roti
Roasted Eggplant
Posh Green Life GourmetThis is a simple, delicious, and flavourful dish that's best served with paratha roti or any kind of flatbread.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Additional Time 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium Eggplants
- 1 head Garlic (for stuffing the eggplant)
- 1 medium Tomato (diced)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (chopped)
- 3 leaves Basil
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Wash eggplant and make slits in it with a knife
- Peel garlic gloves and stick it into the slits made in the eggplant
- Roast over an open flame (e.g, a gas cooker), on both sides, until soft.
- Once the eggplant is done roasting, slit down the center and remove the insides into a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork to loosen eggplant. Set aside.
- Pour oil in a frying pan. Add onions, garlic, tomatoes, basil and saute in oil. Add mashed eggplant and mix well
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve.
Notes
Enjoy with pita bread, paratha roti, or bakes!
Keyword Baigan Choka, Caribbean Dishes, Eggplant recipes, Roasted Eggplant