Baigan Bharta (Egg plant)

Ingredients

1 Big branjal (Baigan / egg plant)

1 Finely chopped tomato

1 Finely chopped onion

½ tsp red chilli powder

½ tsp masala Powder

¼ tsp turmeric Powder

3 tbsp  oil

Few chopped coriander leaves

Salt to taste

Method

Grease oil over the brinjal. (Baigan )

Roast it on a gas burner over medium heat.

Rotate the brinjal around to cook evenly.

Once done, allow to cool and then remove the outer skin slowly. 

(or you can dip brinjal in a bowl full of water)

Mash the flesh of brinjal well and set aside.

Heat oil in a pan add onion and fry until light golden brown.

Add red chilli powder and  turmeric powder mix well.

Add tomatoes and cook until tender.

Now add mashed brinjal and salt stir well.

Cover with a lid and cook on low flame for 10 minutes, stir in between.

Finally add masala powder and mix well.

Garnish baigan bharta with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Goes well with roti / naan.