Baingan Bharta

Ingredients

1 large Eggplant

3 Garlic Cloves

3 tablespoons Oil

6 Garlic finely chopped

1 teaspoon grated Ginger

1 Green Chilli, finely chopped

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

1 Tomatoes, finely chopped

1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder (optional)

1 tablespoon Coriander Powder

1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder

Salt to taste

Roasted Baingan Pulp

1 tablespoon Chopped Coriander

Method

Cut each clove of garlic in half. Make 6 small slits in the baingan and stuff the slits with the halved garlic cloves. Roast on an open flame for 8-10 minutes, turning the baingan every 1-2 minutes to make sure its roasted well on all sides. The skin should be blistered completely and the baingan should become soft. You can prick it with a fork or knife to check if it is cooked from inside. If not, roast for a few more minutes. Once the baingan is roasted, cover it with foil and set aside to cool for a few minutes. Peel the skin off and submerge it in water to get rid of any extra-burnt bits. Remove it from the water, cut off the stem and chop it finely. Heat oil in a pan and add garlic, ginger, chopped chillies and onions. Stir-fry until the onions are soft and add tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric and salt. Mix well, and cover and cook until the tomatoes are soft and pulpy. Add the chopped baingan and mix well. Cover and cook for another 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally. Add chopped coriander, mix and serve hot!