BAINGAN BARTHA

INGREDIENTS:


Baingan/Eggplant) ----------------- 2 big ones of Chinese variety(they are long and slim)
or 1 big one of American variety

Green peas--------------------------1 cup


Onion------------------------------- 1big one


Tomato ----------------------------- 2 medium ones


Green Chillies -----------------------4


Ginger Garlic Paste ----------------- 1 tsp


Chilli Powder ----------------------- 1/4-1/2 tsp(depending on the spiciness of green chillies)


Turmeric----------------------------1/4 tsp


Corainder & Cumin Pwd------------ 1/2 tsp each


Garam masala Powder ------------- 1/4 tsp(optional)


Coriander Leaves ------------------ garnishing


Cumin &Mustard seeds------------- 1/2 tsp each


Salt and Oil-------------------------as required




DIRECTIONS:

1.Wash ,dry and smear little oil to the eggplant.


2.Preheat the oven for 3 mins at 500degreeF then place the eggplant in a oven safe plate and place inside it.


3.Bake for 20 mins ,remove and cool it.


4.Once cooled down peel off the skin only and discard.Cut the inner flesh to medium cubes and set aside.


5. Next in a deep-bottomed pan, add oil and when hot, add the cumin and mustard seeds.


6.When they splutter, add the ginger garlic paste,green chillies.


7. Fry until the raw smell goes off and then add Onions. Saute for few mins till onions are completely brown.


8. Add the chopped tomatoes, cover and cook till the tomatoes are done.


9.Then add the coriander powder, garam masala,chilli powder and cumin powder.


10..Add the cubed eggplant pieces,enough salt,cup of peas and mix well.


11.Cook covered for 5-6 mins then turn off and garnish with coriander leaves.


12.Goes well with Naan/white rice.