Baigan ka Bharta

1. Rinse eggplants well under running water and wipe dry with a kitchen tissue. Make 4 slits of brinjal and push 4 garlic cloves deep inside 2 slits. Also push 2 slit green chilies in the other 2 slits. Brush them with oil.

2. Grill in oven Line a metal tray with foil. Cut each eggplant to 2 parts and place them on the tray with the skin side on top

3. You can also place the tomatoes in the same tray. Boil/Grill them at 460 F or 240 C for 16 to 18 mins. To make Baingan Bharta

4. Pour oil to a hot pan. When the oil turns hot ,add chopped ginger and garlic.

5. Saute for 30-60 seconds until aromatic. Then add chopped onions and saute until they turn light golden

6. Add tomatoes and salt. Cook until they become soft. Then add red chilli powder and cook for a few mins until the raw smell from tomatoes goes away.

7. Then add mashed eggplants, garlic and green chillies. Mix everything and mash it a bit to blend well. Then add garam masala and cook for 3 to 4 mins on a medium heat.

8. Taste test and add more salt and green chilli. Garnish with coriander leaves.

9. Serve baigan bharta with roti, rice or nan.