Baingan Bharta

Ingredients:
1 large purple brinjal
2 large tomatoes
2 medium onions
1 tbsp curd
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp
1 tbsp chopped coriander
Salt to taste
2 tsp oil

Method:

• Clean and dry the brinjal. Smear some oil on the skin of the brinjal and roast on a gas stove until the skin is charred. If you do not like the charred smell, put in the microwave for 3 - 4 mins.
• When the skin is charred and the brinjal cooked from the inside remove and set it aside to cool.
• In the meantime, puree the tomatoes and finely chop the onions.
• In a thick bottomed pan, pour some oil and when hot add the onions. Fry till light brown, add ginger paste, turmeric powder and the tomato puree.
• Bring to a boil. Remove the skin of the brinjal and mash the insides. Add to the pan. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Add chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt to taste.
• Beat the curd to remove lumps and add this to the cooked mixture. Let it simmer for a minute and remove from heat. Add chopped coriander and serve hot with chapatti or rice.