Baingan bharta (Mashed Eggplant)

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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:

  1. Eggplant: 1 large
  2. Oil: 3 tablespoons
  3. Onions: 1 large chopped
  4. Green Peas: 1/2 cup
  5. Green Chilli: 2-3 chopped
  6. Garlic: 2-4 cloves chopped
  7. Tomatoes: 1 medium chopped
  8. Salt to taste
  9. Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
  10. Garam Masala Powder: 2 tsp
  11. 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, garam masala powder and sauté till the masala is cooked and the oil rises to the surface.
Add the green peas and saute for 2-3 mins.
Add the mashed brinjal and mix well. 
Lower the heat and cook for four to five minutes.


Add the chopped coriander and mix well. Serve hot with roti or naan and enjoy.
Till then happy blogging
Rakhee

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