Baingan Bharta

Ingredients:

• 1 Big Eggplant (brinjal)
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Tomatoes, chopped
• 3 Green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• A large pinch of Hing
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt to taste
• Chopped Cilantro to garnish

Method:

• Pierce eggplant with fork and microwave it for 8 mts.If using a gas top, cook eggplant on medium flame till soft.
• Remove the skin, mash it and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add hing, onions and fry till golden brown.
• Add ginger garlic paste, green chillies and fry for a minute.
• Add tomatoes , salt, chilli powder, garam masala powder and cook till tomatoes are mashed and oil starts separating.
• Add the mashed eggplant to it and mix well.Cook for a couple of minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.