Baingan Ka Bharta

Baingan Ka Bharta

(Brinjal Or Eggplant)

Ingredients:

1 baingan (brinjal /eggplant)

1 onion chopped 

2 tomatoes finely chopped 

1 tsp finely chopped or grated garlic 

1 tsp finely chopped or grated ginger 

1/2 cup fresh/frozen peas (optional) 

1/4 tsp turmeric powder 

1 tsp red chili powder 

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder 

2 green chilies finely chopped 

Coriander leaves finely chopped

1 tbsp oil 

Salt to taste 

Method:

1. Wash, pat dry brinjal, grease it with a little oil, make slits all over the surface.

2. Roast them over open flame or in a tandoor/preheated oven until the skin scorches starts  

    peeling off & brinjals start to shrink. Let them cool.

3. Remove skin & mash the pulp completely. 

4. Boil the fresh/frozen peas (optional)

5. Heat oil in a kadai/pan. Add cumin seeds, when they crackle, add onions & sauté until
    translucent. 

6. Add ginger, garlic, green chillies, cook for a minute. Add the tomatoes, red chilli powder, 

    turmeric powder, coriander powder, cook till the oil separates from the masala.

7. Add mashed brinjal & boiled peas (optional), garam masala, salt, mix well & cook for 7-8 

    minutes over medium heat, 

8. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves & serve hot. 

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