Eggplant Bharta

Name: Eggplant Bharta
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 medium onion, cut into long slices; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into half inch pieces; 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves or 4 tablespoons cilantro

13 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, cut into long slices
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 medium tomatoes, cut into half inch pieces
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves or 4 tablespoons cilantro

Directions

1

Heat oil in a saucepan on medium flame.
2

Add onion and saute until it turns transparent (takes about 2 minutes).
3

Fold in garlic and saute for 2 minutes or until the raw smell is gone.
4

Stir in all the spice powders (masalas).
5

Saute for 2 minutes.
6

Now add half a cup of water and the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
7

Fold in eggplant and salt.
8

Cook for 10 minutes or until the eggplant is well cooked. It should be dry (no gravy/curry is present).
9

Garnish with chopped cilantro.
10

Serve hot with rotis and raita.
11

Enjoy!