Baingan Bartha

  Ingredients - Serves around 4 people         

  Big brinjal (eggplant)  1
  Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
  Salt to taste
  Jeera powder 1/4 tsp
  Jeera 1/4 tsp
  Garam masala 1/2 tsp
  Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
  Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp (garlic is optional)
  Chopped onion big size 1
  Sliced tomato medium size 2
  Ghee 2 tsp
  Oil 3 tsp
  Coriander leaves for garnish 

 
Procedure

• Apply a little oil on the brinjal and burn it directly on a flame. Turn it frequently until it becomes soft. Cool it, remove the skin, mash it and keep it aside in a container.
• Heat ghee and oil in a pan. Add jeera, allow it to splutter, add ginger garlic paste and onion, and fry till brown. 
• Add tomato and fry until soft. 
• Add turmeric powder, jeera powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt to taste. Mix well and fry a little.
• Add mashed brinjal to the above and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve it with chapati, Roti, etc.