Baingan Ka Bharta

Roasted and mashed brinjals cooked with stir fried onion and tomatoes with seasonings. This is a brinjal mash in north Indian style.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1. Brinjals - 2 medium size
2. Onion (chopped) - 2 medium size
3. Tomatoes (chopped) - 2 medium size
4. Ginger (grated) - 1/2 tsp
5. Garlic (crushed) - 1 tsp
6. Green chilly (chopped) - 1
7. Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
8. Red chilly powder - 1/4 to 1/3 tsp
9. Coriander powder - 1/8 tsp
10. Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
11. Ghee - 1.5 tbsp
12. Coriander leaves (chopped) - for garnishing
13. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Roast, peel and mash the brinjals.
• Heat ghee in a pan and add onion, stir fry till it turn slightly golden brown.
• Add all the ingredients numbering 4 to 10 and sir fry for a few seconds.
• Add tomatoes and sprinkle little salt.
• Stir fry till tomatoes soften.
• Add mashed brinjals and salt to taste.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with phulka or chapati.