Baigan Ka Bharta

Ingredients:
1 large eggplant
1 large onion, sliced
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1-inch ginger, finely chopped

3-4 garlic,chopped

2-3 green chilles, finely chopped

1/2 tsp red chili powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp garam masala

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp Mustard seeds

salt, to taste

1 tbsp cooking oil

Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish

 

 

Method:

 1.Make a big slit throughout in the eggplant and roast it over direct flame, rotating it in between till eggplant gets cooked thoroughly and gets a charred coating on all sides.

Or you can prick its surface and roast it in oven or grill and broil the eggplant,till charred.

2.Let it cool a bit and then remove the charred skin and mash insides of the eggplant. Set aside.

3.Heat oil in a pan and saute cumin seeds and mustard seeds, add ginger,garlic and green chillies, let them sizzle.

4.Then add onions and fry till brown.Add salt to taste, red chili powder and turmeric powder and fry spices till fragrant.

5.tomatoes and cook till soft.

6.Finally, add mashed eggplant and cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring in between to blend in well.

7.Sprinkle with garam masala powder and garnish with coriander leaves.

8.Serve hot with rice or roti.