Baigan Bharta Recipe

Ingredients :

• 1 medium Baigan (eggplant)
• 1/2 cup Cooked green peas 
• 1 Finely chopped onions 
• 1 Finely chopped tomatoes 
• 1 Finely chopped green chilli 
• 1/2 tbsp Red chilli powder 
• 1/2 tbsp Garam Masala Powder 
• 1/4 tbsp Turmeric Powder 
• 3    tbsp Vegetable oil 
• Salt to taste 
• Chopped green coriander leaves for garnishing

How to make :

• Brush Baigan (eggplant) with oil and roast it on a gas burner over medium heat.
• Frequently turn the eggplant upside down, until fully roasted.
• Once done, hold it under cold running water or in a bowl full of water. Cool it and peel off the blackened skin.
• Mash the flesh.
• Heat oil in a pan / kadhai . Add green chili and onion and fry over medium heat until light golden brown.
• Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt and stir. Add tomatoes and cook until tender.
• Add green peas and mashed baigan (eggplant). Stir well. Fry the baigan bhartha for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
• Garnish the baigan bharta with green coriander leaves and serve hot.