BAINGAN KA BHARTA

Ingredients:

Baingan (eggplant) - 1 medium

Green peas - 1/2 cup

Onions - 1 medium (finely chopped)

Tomatoes - 1 medium (finely chopped)

green chilli - 2 (chopped)

Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Salt - to taste

Coriander leaves - 4-5 sprigs

Method:

Brush baingan (eggplant) with oil and roast it on a gas burner over medium heat.Or broil on high for 5-10 min.

Frequently turn the eggplant upside down, until fully roasted.

Cool it and peel off the blackened skin.Mash the flesh and keep aside.

Heat oil in a kadhai . Add green chilli and onion and fry over medium heat until light golden brown.

Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala,coriander powder ,cumin powder and salt and stir for 30-60 sec. Add tomatoes and cook until oil separates.

Add green peas and mashed baingan (eggplant). Stir well. Fry the baingan bhartha for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.

Garnish the baingan bharta with coriander leaves and serve hot.