Recipe for Baingan Ka Bharta(Mashed Eggplant in spices)

Baingan bharta I think is one of the tastiest dish that can be made from Baingan(eggplant/Brinjal).
I love its unique smoky flavor that comes when you grill/roast it and then it is peeled and mashed and mixed in onion tomato masala... oh heaven :).

It tastes best if roasted on open flame on a gas stove but if you don't have one you can always broil it in the oven.


Ingredients-

• Eggplant - 1 big
• Onion - 1 medium(chopped)
• Tomatoes- 2 medium(chopped)
• Green chilies- 2- 3 chopped(seeds removed)
• Salt- to taste
• Red chili powder- 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala- 1/4th teaspoon
  
• Turmeric powder- 1/4th teaspoon
• Coriander powder(optional)- 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander leaves - to garnish

Method-

• Roast the eggplant on the flame till its skin is perfectly charred and starts to fall
  
• Let it cool or put in cold water
  
• Peel the eggplant and mash it nicely
• Heat oil in a pan and add onions and saute till very light brown
• Add green chillis and saute for another minute
• Now add all the spices and tomatoes
• Cook till tomatoes are soft
• Add mashed eggplant and mix well
• Cook for another minute
• Garnish and Serve Hot!
  

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