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Baingan ka Bharta

Baingan/Brinjals/Eggplant/Aubergines come in a large number of varieties all over the world and are loved in so many forms like bharta, baba ganoush, mousakka, ratatouille baingan baghara, masalyachi vangi, vangyache bharit.

I like the Maharshtrian style of bharta(vangyache bharit)  and especially the one made by my mother with spring onions and groundnuts. Here, I am giving you the North India style baingan ka bharta. You require the big, purple coloured brinjals for this recipe.

Ingredients

Brinjals(big, purple variety)- 2 nos

Onions (sliced) – 2 medium

Tomatoes (sliced) – 2 medium

Garlic (crushed) – 10-12 cloves

Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon

Red chilly powder – ½ teaspoon

Mustard seeds - ½ teaspoon

Oil – 3 tablespoons

Salt- As per taste

Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped) – 2 tablespoons

Method

Wash the brinjals, wipe and apply oil, poke at 2-3 places and roast well on gas flame/ fire by turning occasionally. Allow the brinjals to cool and remove the outer black covering, mash and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and add onions once the mustard seeds splutter. Fry the onions for 3-4 minutes till they turn slightly golden, then add garlic and stir for a minute. Then add the roasted brinjals, tomatoes, turmeric powder and salt, stir well, cover with a lid for 2 minutes and cook on low flame. Then add chilly powder and chopped coriander leaves and give a good stir. Remove from flame and Baingan ka Bharta is ready for serving.