I made my mom's vegan, gluten-free, eggplant curry and it's so easy I barely had to do anything. The curry only uses eggplant, tomato, and onion, as well as a few spices already in most kitchens.

Baingan ka bharta's key to success lies in proper roasting over an open flame, using mustard oil, balancing spices, and avoiding over-mashing. Draining moisture and including onions and tomatoes ...