Baingan Bharta

Name: Baingan Bharta
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant purple; 1 medium onions chopped; 2 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes; 2-3 each garlic cloves or more, to taste; 1-2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 x jalapeno pepper to taste; 1 x salt; 1 x cilantro chopped for garnish; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon turmeric

11 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 large eggplant purple
1 medium onions chopped
2 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes
2-3 each garlic cloves or more, to taste
1-2 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 x jalapeno pepper to taste
1 x salt
1 x cilantro chopped for garnish
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric

Directions

1

Grill the eggplant (lightly oiled) on an open flame, turning it around when skin is charred...skin should turn completely black.
2

(sometimes the eggplant might burst open and make a mess..) (if you have an electric range, grill it on a hot skillet, at max heat)
3

Peel, cool slightly, mash with a fork.
4

Heat 2 tablesp.
5

(or 1) oil.
6

Fry cumin seeds, chopped onion and crushed garlic with turmeric added.
7

Add half of chopped tomatos.
8

Fry some more!
9

add mashed eggplant.
10

Add salt and masala powder (spice powder) and hot peppers.
11

cook on low heat for about 5 to 7 mts.
12

Let cool slightly and then add lemon juice.
13

Garnish with remaining chopped tomatos and cilantro.
14

Serve it with hot parathas or in a pinch, pita bread.