Brinjal Bharta

                                     BRINJAL  BHARTA 

INGREDIENTS:

Large sized  brinjal

1/2 tsp oil for greasing

1 tbsp ghee

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

2 finely chopped onions

1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)

1 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)

5-6 finely chopped green chillies

4 finely chopped tomatoes

1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

1 tbsp coriander-  powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

salt (to taste)

2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) to garnish.

HOW TO MAKE:

• Grease the brinjal with oil and roast it over an open flame till it is cooked.

• Cool and peel the skin. Mash the pulp thoroughly and keep aside.

• Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds.When they crackle add the onions and sauté till they turn golden brown.

• Add the ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté for a few more seconds.

• Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander-powder and cook till the mixture leaves oil.

• Add the mashed brinjal ,garam masala and salt, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.

• Garnish it with coriander and serve it with chapati.