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Baingan Chokha
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Total
35 mins
Prep
10 mins
Cook
25 mins
Skill
Quick
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About Baingan Chokha
Baingan Chokha Recipe
Baingan Chokha is Bihar's smoky roasted eggplant mash, finished with mustard oil, onion, chilli and coriander.
Baingan Chokha is written for real home kitchens with Mustard Oil, Lemon Juice, Black Salt (kala namak), and Onion. Follow the steps in order, keep the timing practical and adjust seasoning at the end for a balanced result.
Why this recipe works
- Char the eggplant well for authentic smoky depth.
- Do not overcook after mashing; chokha should taste fresh.
- Pairs perfectly with litti and sattu paratha.
Serving idea
Use this north indian recipe when you want a clear ingredient list, practical method and serving ideas that feel natural for dinner.
Timing note
The visible total time covers active preparation, cooking and short resting only. Overnight soaking, long fermentation, long chilling, slow marination or storage time is intentionally not counted in the displayed recipe time.
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Method
Cook or roast the main vegetable
Mash by hand
Add raw aromatics
Finish with mustard oil
Serve fresh
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Nutrition values
Estimated energy
For 1 serving, based on measured ingredients.
Protein
14.1 g
Fiber
21.1 g
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509kcal
Energy
14.1g
Protein
49.7g
Carbs
30.3g
Total fat
21.1g
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Calculated from measured ingredients for 1 serving.
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