Baigan Bharta (eggplant)

Recipe Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs	1135g / 40oz	Eggplant
4 lbs	1816g / 64oz	Onions - finely chopped (large)
3 lbs	1362g / 48oz	Tomatoes - chopped (large)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Turmeric powder
1		Fresh ginger - (1 inch), chopped fine
6		Garlic - crushed
1 teaspoon	5ml	Coriander powder
4		Black cardamoms - crushed
6		White cardamoms - crushed
1 1/2		Butter - (6 oz)
		Fresh coriander leaves - to garnish

Recipe Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook eggplant for 20 minutes in open pan. Remove and skin well. Mash with a spoon. Melt butter and fry onions until light brown. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve with rice pilaf or chapatis.

Source:
Aditi, Washington, DC

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