Baigan Bharta(Roasted Eggplant)

This recipe is liked by most of the Indians.Many people don't like baigans but still they are game for this dish.Here roasted baigan is cooked with onion-tomato and spices.

Ingredients

Eggplant/ baigan 1 big one

Onion 1 medium

Tomato 1 medium

Garlic pods 1-2

Ginger 1 inch piece

Turmeric pw 1 tsp

Garam masala 1 tsp

Dhaniya pw 1 tsp

Chilli pw 1-2 tsp

Salt

Oil 2 tbsp

Coriander leaves

Method

1. Wash the eggplant/baigan and roast it over medium flame properly from all the sides.Let it cool and then peel off the skin and mash it.

2. Heat oil in a pan/kadhai and add chopped ginger, garlic, onions.Fry it till golden in colour.

3. Add the chopped tomatoes and all the masalas.Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.

4. Now add the mashed eggplant, salt in it.Stir well and fry it for 5 minutes on medium flame.

5. Finally garnish it with coriander leaves and serve it.

Note:You can also add green peas in this recipe.