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Airfryer Begun Bhorta | Bangladeshi Eggplant Mash

Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Condiment, Main Course, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1/2 small red onion/shallots (about 1/4 cup sliced finely)
  • 4-8 red chilis (fried in oil)
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil (or to taste)
  • Salt to taste (go heavy)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Veg Oil for airfrying (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and slice your eggplant in half. Then cut some deep slits to help it cook faster. Drizzle on a bit of oil and some salt. Massage that in lightly.
  • Airfry for 20-30 minutes at 375, flipping halfway through if the top gets too charred. You can also use the oven for this or do it on a pan stovetop, or roast the whole eggplant on an open flame.
  • Once your eggplant is nice and soft, take it out and let it cool. Fry your chilis in a bit of oil for a minute or two until they start to change color, then take them out and let cool until they harden/get crispy.
  • Put the rest of your ingredients together, the crispy fried chilis, finely sliced red onions or shallots, some salt, and mustard oil. Mash everything together very well.
  • Scoop in your cooled eggplant. Mash again until it is nice and smooth, then taste and add more salt to your liking.