Baingan Bharta

Eggplant 1 large
Onion finely chopped 1
Tomato chopped 2
Ginger paste 1/2 tsp
Garlic paste 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Chili powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice 1 tsp
Coriander leaves a few
Oil as needed
Salt to taste

Directions

Roast the brinjals on a dry flat pan by turning them over frequently or brush little oil on the eggplant and put it in the microwave for 10-15 minutes till it is almost boiled. Peel of the skin. Mash well and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add ginger garlic paste, stir. Add onions, stir fry for 5 minutes.Add tomatoes, simmer till oil separates. Now add all the spices and fry for few minutes. Add mashed eggplant and mix well. Now add lemon juice, salt and little water to get a thick consistency. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 10 minutes, until it absorbs the flavors. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
Serve when hot with plain rice/rotis.

Note: You can also cook eggplant in oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place eggplant on a medium baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender. Remove from heat, cool, peel and mash well.

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