
Baingan Bharta
A whole aubergine is charred directly over a gas flame until the skin is blackened and the flesh inside is soft
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A whole aubergine is charred directly over a gas flame until the skin is blackened and the flesh inside is soft

The okra is washed, dried thoroughly and trimmed, then cut into 2 cm pieces

Cooked chickpeas (tinned for speed, OR overnight-soaked and home-cooked for the best texture) toss with diced red onion…

Colombian empanadas are deep-fried half-moons in a vivid yellow-corn casing, sold by the dozen at every street stall in Bogotá and Medellín

Pinto beans are soaked overnight, then simmered with onion and garlic until tender

Frijoles paisas are the slow-cooked red beans that anchor every bandeja paisa in Antioquia, a dish that's part-bean, part-pork, all-day

Big bunches of fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, dill, chives) chop very fine

Split yellow moong dal (or chana dal, or a mix) is rinsed and pressure-cooked or simmered with turmeric until completely soft

Long-grain rice (not basmati or jasmine, they're too slim) toasts in oil over medium heat until pale gold and nutty, 3-4 minutes

Split yellow moong dal (or toor dal) cooks with turmeric, salt and water for 25 minutes until soft and breaking down