Baigan Aur Tamaatar

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Eggplant
2 tablespoons	30ml	Ghee
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - finely chopped (small)
1		Garlic clove - sliced
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Turmeric
1		Bay leaf
1 tablespoon	15ml	Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Cayenne pepper
1		Fresh ginger - (1/2 inch)
2		Tomatoes (medium)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Garam masala

Recipe Instructions

Wash and slice aubergines. Heat ghee and saute the onion and garlic when hot for 2 to 3 minutes. Add turmeric, bay leaf and cinnamon stick and saute for a further 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in sliced eggplant. Add salt, cayenne and ginger. Blend together well. Cook for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, cover pot and cook for another 10 minutes. Sprinkle with garam masala and serve. Be careful not to overcook otherwise it will go very mushy.

Source:
Madhur Jaffrey, "An Invitation to Indian Cooking"

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