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Baigan Bharta (Mashed Brinjals)

 

Ingredients:

  • Baigan Bharta 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 :

Wash and wipe the brinjal. Roast it over direct flame for a few mintues, turning it often so that it cooks evenly. Roast till the brinjal shrinks, blackens and starts peeling off. Cool,peel and mash the brinjal.

Heat the oil in a pan.Add the asafoetida and cummin seeds and saute till the seeds are light brown in colour. Add 1/2 the chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Saute on a low flame for about 5 mintues, stirring continously. Add the chopped tomato, mashed brinjal, chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt. Cook covered on a low flame for about 5 mintues.

Mash the brinjal thoroughly with the back of a ladle and add the remaining onion. Cook uncovered on a high flame for 2 mintues, stirring continuously. Add the garam masala and mix well.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and green chillies.

Serve hot with roti, naan or paratha.

 

Serves : 4

Time : 35 mins.

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