Zalouk Vs Baingan Bharta; How Is This Moroccan Eggplant Salad Diff From The Indian Staple

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What Is Zalouk?

This is a Moroccan Salad, which is made by cooking eggplants and tomatoes.

It’s an Indian dish made by mashing roasted eggplants and then sautéing it with some more ingredients and spices.

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What Is Baingan Bharta?

While both of these are prepared in a nearly similar fashion, they’re definitely two different dishes.

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Is It The Same?

The spices in both these dishes are quite different, which changes the final result.

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Spice Matters

For Zalouk, eggplant is peeled and cut in cubes before being cooked with tomatoes. While Baingan Bharta, uses roasted eggplants!

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Cooking Process

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So, don’t forget to try making both of these dishes at home!