Punjabi Baingan Bharta is a delicious side-dish originated from Punjab which is very popular in North India. Punjabi Baingan Bharta - Roasted eggplant curry is a mouthwatering side-dish made with roasted, peeled and mashed baingan/eggplant aka brinjal. There are many people like me who don’t like baingan/eggplant as such, but enjoy when it’s made into a bharta.