Baingan Ka Bhartha

Ingredients:

• 1 very large seedless oval brinjal / Egg plant
• 1 large tomato grated
• 1 large onion grated
• 1/2 tsp. ginger finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. garlic finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
• 2 green chilies finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tea sp. Oil
• 1/4 tsp. each cumin & mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp. garam masala
• 1/2 tsp. red chilly powder
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• 3 pinches asafetida
• 1-1/2 tsp. lemon juice
• salt to taste

Method:

• Wash and wipe Brinjal dry.
• Apply little oil on the veg.
• Burn brinjal over direct flame
• Rotate and cook till evenly soft all over.
• Put it in a big bowl and pour water.
• Let it cool.
• Remove the skin with hands.
• Mash softened brinjal till soft, keep aside.
• Heat oil, add seeds and allow to splutter.
• Add asafetida, stir and add ginger, garlic onions.
• Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, masalas, salt, etc.
• Add mashed brinjals, stir, add 1/4 cup water.
• Stir, cook covered till oil seperates.
• Pour into serving bowl, garnish with chopped coriander.
• Serve hot with warm bread rolls, rotis, or parathas.