BAIGAN KA BHARTHA

 Baigan ka bhartha is a traditional Indian dish made from the roasted brinjals / egg plants / aubergines. The outer skin is peeled off after roasting them on charcoal or fire and the pulpy part is sauteed with onion and spices. These days since we don't have charcoal sigris we opt out for ovens or directly roasting them on gas flame.

Ingredients:
Brinjals... 4 big ones
Onions .... 2
Green chilli .... 1-2
Tomato .... 1 big or 2 small
Ginger-garlic paste ... 1tbsp.
Coriander powder ..... 1tsp.
Cumin Powder ..........1tsp
Turmeric powder ...... 1/2 tsp
Garam masala ......... 1 tsp.
Red chilli powder .... 1/2 tsp.
Salt
Oil
Coriander leaves

Method:

1. Place the brinjals on a wire mesh over the gas burner or in the oven till done.

2. Peel the skin and remove the pulp.

3. Fry the onions till brown. Add the tomato, green chilli and the ginger-garlic paste.cook for a few minutes adding a little water.

4. Now add the brinjal pulp and coriander, cumin and turmeric powders.Add the salt and mix well.Simmer it for 1-2 minutes.
5. In a frying pan heat a tbsp.of ghee or oil,remove from the gas and add the garam masala and the red chilli powder.Mix it with the Baigan bhartha immediately.
Garnish with coriander leaves.

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Other Brinjal Recipes:

Brinjal Pakoras 

Aloo Baingan 

Baghare Baingan