Actor Jackie Shroff's gastronomic endeavours are mesmerising the internet world as he shares his love of cooking through viral recipe videos. His most recent hit is a desi spin on the classic Indian meal 'Baingan ka Bharta', which has received great praise from netizens who have copied his flavourful dishes. In the video, Jackie expertly demonstrates how to roast an eggplant over an open flame, imparting a delicious smokey taste. He prepares an authentic and appetising dish by combining roasted eggplant with a specific combination of garlic, lemon, onions and tomatoes. Here's the recipe for you. Ingredients: *Large brinjals 5-6 *Garlic cloves 15-16 *Green chillies 5-6 *Mustard oil 1 tbsp *Curry leaves 4-5 *Salt to taste Method: *Wash the brinjals well and wipe them with a clean kitchen towel. *Make cuts on each brinjal from left to right. *Add one green chilli in each of them, along with 2-3 garlic buds. *Roast the brinjals on a low flame. *Brush them with oil while roasting. Keep at it till they're brown on all sides. *After they've cooled down, squeeze off the burnt skin and mash the roasted brinjal, chillies and garlic in a bowl. *Add salt to taste, along with curry leaves and a little mustard oil. Enjoy with a hot chapati! Through his recipe videos, Jackie Shroff has been able to not only share his love of food but also demonstrate his ongoing popularity and his versatility as both an actor and a foodie. Check it out here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by @FunFoodCorner (@sa_ngeetha513) Sanghamitra Sarcar, Founder & Director of The Hawking St, explained that Jackie's baingan ka bharta recipe is a delightful fusion of flavours and nutrition. "By roasting the garlic and green chilly to perfection helps preserve their natural goodness and intensified their taste. The addition of onions, mustard oil and a blend of salt elevate the dish to new heights," she said. She added that it not only creates a mouthwatering medley of flavours but also increases the nutritional value substantially. "The phosphorus-rich garlic, coupled with proteins and fibres from the green chilly and chapati, provide a wholesome and nourishing experience," Sarcar said. For people living in rural areas, using cow dung cakes as the actor suggested will be easier but city dwellers can go for cooking the baingan on a normal LPG gas cylinder, according to Sarcar. "LPG is a safe, practical, and generally accessible fuel choice that produces comparable outcomes without the negative effects of indoor air pollution and sanitation problems associated with cow dung," she said. Additionally, eco-friendly solutions include electric and induction cooktops. Urban inhabitants can utilise compost bins to recycle kitchen and garden trash for conventional practices like composting. Solar cookers are another effective choice for preparing food using renewable energy. According to Sarcar, these substitutes give city dwellers a way to get the same outcomes as cow dung cakes without sacrificing convenience or environmental impact. 📣 For more lifestyle news, follow us on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook and don't miss out on the latest updates!
