---
title: Begun Bhorta (Smoky Mashed Eggplant with Mustard Oil)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/begun-bhorta
---

Gather @fresh cilantro{2%tbsp}.

Char the whole @eggplant{1} directly over a gas flame or under a hot broiler, turning often, until the skin blisters black all over and the flesh collapses soft, about 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Cover for 5 minutes to loosen the skin, then peel it away and discard the stem. ~{5%minutes}

Mash the smoky flesh roughly with a fork, leaving some texture rather than a smooth purée.

Fold in the raw @mustard oil{3%tbsp}, @onion{0.5}, @garlic{2%clove}, @green chili{2}, cilantro and @salt{} while the eggplant is still warm.

Taste and adjust chili and salt, then rest 5 minutes and serve with hot rice and dal. ~{5%minutes}