BAINGAN BHARTHA

Ingredients :

Big brinjal – 1

Finely chopped onions – 1 big

Finely chopped tomatoes – 2 medium

Jeera – 1 tsp

Oil – 2 tbsp

Garam masala – 1 tsp

Cumin powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Red chillies – 2-3

Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Chopped coriander leaves – for garnishing

Method :

1)     Roast the brinjals in an open flame till it seems cooked and shrunk, put it in cold water

2)     Remove the skin and mash it with the masher

3)     In a non stick pan take oil, splutter jeera

4)     Add turmeric powder, mix well

5)     Add the chopped onions and sauté till brown

6)     Add the ginger garlic paste, chilli powder, red chillies, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt and sauté well

7)     Add chopped tomatoes and sauté till it becomes mushy

8)     Add the mashed brinjal, garam masala and cook on sim flame for 5 mins

9)     Garnish with coriander leaves