Baingan Bhartha

Ingredients:

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

Procedure:

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

2.Cool,peel and mash the brinjal. Heat the oil in a pan.

3.Add the asafoetida and cummin seeds and saute till the seeds are light brown in colour.

4.Add 1/2 the chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies.

5.Saute on a low flame for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously.

6.Add the chopped tomato, mashed brinjal, chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.

7.Cook covered on a low flame for about 5 minutes.Mash the brinjal thoroughly with the back of a ladle and add the remaining onion. Cook uncovered on a high flame for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

8.Add the garam masala and mix well.

9.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and green chillies.