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Bengali grilled eggplant mash (poda begun bharta)

Bengali grilled eggplant mash (poda begun bharta)

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Grilled eggplant mash, a Bengali-style dish: smoked eggplant flesh mashed with garlic, onion, green chili, cilantro, and mustard oil. Serves 4.

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Recipe from R1F4T, MD Abu Siyam, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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“Poda Bharta” is a popular rural dish in Bengal, especially during the winter months. Its smoky aroma, the charred eggplant, and the mustard oil create a unique and appealing flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total1 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodgrilling
  • Estimated cost$5.66 $1.42 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.92
  • $0.17
  • $0.16
  • $0.31
  • $2.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the eggplant and dry it thoroughly. ≈ 2 min
  2. Grill it over an open flame (gas stovetop or earthen oven), turning it frequently, until the skin is charred and the flesh is tender.
  3. Let it cool, then remove the skin and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
  4. Lightly grill the garlic and chili peppers over the flame: this will add a smoky flavor to the dish.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, garlic, chili peppers, salt, and onion. ≈ 4 min
  6. Add the cilantro and mustard oil, then mash again until you have a smooth mixture. ≈ 4 min

The bill

Bengali grilled eggplant mash (poda begun bharta)

  • 1 large eggplant (about 500g)$2.92
  • 2 tablespoons of mustard oil$0.17
  • 75 g of chopped onion (1/2 cup)$0.16
  • 3 to 4 cloves of garlic$0.31
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro$2.10

Total$5.66

that's $1.42 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant (about 500g)
  • 2 tablespoons of mustard oil
  • 75 g of chopped onion (1/2 cup)
  • 3 to 4 cloves of garlic
  • 4 to 6 green chili peppers (to your liking)
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro
  • salt to taste

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