Baigan ka bharta

Ingredients:

• 3 medium sized Baigan /aubergines
• 2 medium onions
• 4 plump cloves of garlic
• 1” piece ginger
• 4 large tomatoes
• 2 green chilies
• Salt, to taste
• 1tsp cumin seeds
• 1tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• ½tsp chili flakes
• ½tsp garam masala
• 1/4tsp turmric powder
• 3tbsp refined vegetable oil
• 2tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

 
Method:

• Roast the baigan/ Aubergines over an open flame or in the oven at high temperature till the skin is charred. Wash the Aubergines under the tap to remove the charred skin. Coarsely mash the roasted Aubergines.
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• Finally chop the onions, green chilies and the garlic. 
• Finely chop the tomatoes and the ginger.
• In a non-stick pan, add the oil.
• Sauté the onions and garlic until soft, then add the tomatoes and the ginger. 
• Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
• Add all the spices and mix through. Add the aubergine and salt, followed by the green chilies.
• Reduce the heat and toss the mixture for 15-20 minutes until well reduced and leave the oil on the corners
• Garnish with finely chopped coriander.