Baigan Bharta - Spicy Eggplant - N. India

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Eggplant - split lengthwise
3 tablespoons	45ml	Oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - finely chopped (large)
3		Tomatoes - chopped
1 tablespoon	15ml	Coriander leaves - chopped
2		Fresh green chilies - finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Chili powder
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Salt

Recipe Instructions

Place eggplant under preheated broiler for about 15 minutes, turning halves frequently until skin becomes black and flesh soft. Carefully peel off skin and mash flesh. Heat oil in karai or saucepan over medium heat and fry onion until soft.

Add tomatoes, coriander leaves and green chilies and for another 2-3 minutes. Add eggplant flesh, turmeric, chili, coriander and salt; mix. Fry another 10-12 minutes and serve hot with chappatis.

Source:
Indian Regional Cooking by Sumana Ray

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