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Begun Pora (Bengali Roasted Brinjal Mash)

  • 30 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as begun bhorta, begun bharta, baigan bharta · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sidesVeganGluten-freeDairy-free

Begun pora is Bengali flame roasted brinjal mashed with raw onion, green chilli, coriander and raw mustard oil. Medium-spicy side for rice, serves 4, 30 min.

Low calorie

Ingredients

9 items

4 people
  • Brinjal600 grams
  • Garlic, Peeled6 grams
  • Mustard Oil3 tbsp
  • Tomato100 grams
  • Green Chilli8 grams
  • Onion, Finely Chopped80 grams
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped15 grams
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Lemon Juice1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy163kcal652kcal
Protein2.2g8.8g
Carbohydrate13g52g
Fat12g48g
Fibre5.3g21g
Sugar7g28g

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Method

  1. 1

    Wash and dry the brinjals. Make 2 deep slits in each and push a garlic clove into one slit. Rub 1 tsp of the mustard oil all over the brinjals.

    BrinjalGarlicMustard Oil

  2. 2

    Roast the brinjals directly on a medium gas flame, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, for 12 to 15 minutes, until the skin is burnt all over and the inside is fully soft. Roast the tomato for 5 minutes and the green chillies for 2 minutes the same way.

    TomatoGreen Chilli

  3. 3

    Put the roasted brinjals and tomato in a bowl, cover and leave for 5 minutes. Peel off the burnt skin and remove the stems. Chop the roasted green chillies.

  4. 4

    Finely chop the onion and coriander leaves.

    OnionCoriander Leaves

  5. 5

    Mash the brinjal, garlic and tomato with your hand or a fork. Add the onion, green chillies, coriander leaves, salt, lemon juice and the rest of the mustard oil, and mix well. Serve with steamed rice and dal, or with roti.

    SaltLemon Juice

Before you start

How long does Begun Pora (Bengali Roasted Brinjal Mash) take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Begun Pora (Bengali Roasted Brinjal Mash) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Begun Pora (Bengali Roasted Brinjal Mash) vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Begun Pora (Bengali Roasted Brinjal Mash) spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Begun Pora (Bengali Roasted Brinjal Mash)?
600 grams Brinjal, 6 grams Garlic, 100 grams Tomato, 8 grams Green Chilli, 80 grams Onion, 15 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Begun Pora (Bengali Roasted Brinjal Mash)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Begun Pora (Bengali Roasted Brinjal Mash)?
About 163 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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