Baingan Bhartha Recipe

Baingan Bhartha

Ingredients:-

• 1 large brinjal
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 pinch asafoetida
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  
• 1 large onion
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
  
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  
• 1 teaspoon green chillies
  
• 1 large chopped tomatoes
  
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala salt

 
Method:-

1. Wash and wipe the brinjal. Roast it over direct flame for a few minutes, turning it often so that it cooks evenly. Roast till the brinjal shrinks, blackens and starts peeling off.
   
2. Cool,peel and mash the brinjal. Heat the oil in a pan.
3. Add the asafoetida and cummin seeds and saute till the seeds are light brown in colour.
4. Add 1/2 the chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies.
5. Saute on a low flame for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
   
6. Add the chopped tomato, mashed brinjal, chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.
7. Cook covered on a low flame for about 5 minutes. Mash the brinjal thoroughly with the back of a ladle and add the remaining onion. Cook uncovered on a high flame for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
   
8. Add the garam masala and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and green chillies.