BAIGAN KA BHARTHA

Eggplant is one of the most versatile vegetables.It can be used in making sauces and dips.It can also be stuffed with masala or spices and meats and then baked.They taste absolutely delicious when grilled.Its used in a variety of Indian curries.Baigan ka bhartha is one of them.

Baigan Ka Bhartha is an Indian dish made by mixing the roasted and mashed eggplant with onions,tomatoes and other spices.They go very well with roti or rice and dal.

This is my post on day 24 of RM2.

INGREDIENTS

Eggplant - 1 whole

onions - 1 medium size,finely chopped

tomato - 2 medium size ,finely chopped

ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp

turmeric - 1/2 tsp

red chilli pdr - 1 tsp

green chillies - 2-3 , slit

garam masala - 1 tsp

coriander pdr - 1 tsp

curry leaves - of 1 sprig

coriander leaves - a bunch ,chopped

lemon juice - 1-2 tsp(optional)

salt to taste

oil

METHOD

Preheat oven to 400 deg F.Apply oil all over on the outside of the eggplant.Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and place the eggplant on it.Bake it for about 40-50 mins or until the skin is fully burnt/blackened.Turn the eggplant ones half way through the cooking time.If you dont have an oven you can also roast it on open fire turning it frequently to roast it evenly on all sides.Ones roasted ,keep it tightly closed in the foil sealing all the edges for about 15-20 mins.This will help to peel off the skin easily.Ones the skin is removed ,transfer the eggplant into a bowl and mash it roughly.

In a pan heat some oil.Add gin-gar paste,curry leaves and green chillies.Stir for a few secs and then add the chopped onions.Cook it till they turn soft.Then add the turmeric pdr and red chilli pdr . Mix in the diced tomatoes,coriander pdr and garam masala.Ones they become soft mash them using the back of a wooden spoon.Add salt.Now add the mashed eggplant and mix it nicely.Check salt.Cover and let it simmer for 5-10 mins.Garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice.Serve hot with rice or roti.

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