Baingan Bharta Ingredients 2 med. Eggplants ½ t. cumin seeds 2 t. ginger, chopped fine. 2 t. garlic, chopped fine. 1 large rip tomato, chopped 2 whole green chilies (small) Salt to taste 1 T. oil ¼ cup green coriander leaves (chopped) Red chili powder to taste
Method of preparation 1_ Wash, wipe and prick the eggplants with a fork. Cook in a broiler for 10 minutes on each side. 2_ Keep aside to cool. Remove skin and mash the pulp. 3_ Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. As soon as they sizzle, add ginger and garlic. 4_ Stir and add sliced onions. Stir-fry until onions are light golden-brown. 5_ Add green chilies and tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. 6_ Add the mashed eggplants, red chili powder, and salt and cook for 10 minutes, stirring continously. 7_ Serve garnished with green coriander and garam masala.
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