Baingan Bhartha

Baingan Bhartha is a North Indian speciality of roasted brinjals.

Ingredients:

Brinjals ( 8-10 small )
Cooking Oil ( 2 tbsp )
Cumin seeds ( 1 tsp )
Onion ( 1 Big )
Ginger ( 2 inch piece )
Green chillies ( 2 )
Red chilly powder ( 2 tsp )
Salt to taste
Tomatoes ( 4 large ) or ( 1 can )
Cilantro to garnish


Preparation:

• Wash and roast the brinjals over open flame or in a preheated oven until the skin scorches and starts peeling off and eggplants start to shrink.
• Let them cool or you can cool them by dipping them in water. Remove skin and mash the pulp completely.
• Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds ,cook for half a minute and add chopped onions and saute until onions are golden brown.
• Add ginger and green chillies and cook for a minute then add red chilly powder and mashed roasted eggplants.
• Cook for 5-6 minutes over medium heat, stirring continuously add salt to taste.Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes .
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.