Baingan bharta (Mashed Eggplant)
Its been months since I posted my last recipe. But it has been really hectic with baby Kiara, inlaw visit and trip to India. But finally I got to it and so here is one of my all time fav recipes. Baingan bharta (Mashed Eggplant) is a South Asian dish the national cuisines of both India and Pakistan. Traditionally, the dish is often eaten with roti or paratha and is also served with rice and/or raita, a yogurt salad. Ingredients: Eggplant: 1 large Oil: 3 tablespoons Onions: 1 large chopped Green Peas: 1/2 cup Green Chilli: 2-3 chopped Garlic: 2-4 cloves chopped Tomatoes: 1 medium chopped Salt to taste Red chilli powder: 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder: 2 tsp Fresh coriander leaves chopped: 2 tbsp Procedure: Roast the brinjal on a medium flame till well cooked and the skin has charred completely. Cool, peel and mash. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and sauté the onions, garlic and green chili till light golden brown. Add the tomatoes, salt and chilli powder,