Baingan bharta (Roasted brinjal mash)

Ingredients:

1 large brinjal ( for 2 people)

2 onions cut fine

3 tomatoes

1 green chilli

8 garlic flakes crushed

Salt to taste

2  tbsps of mustard oil

1/3 tsp mustard seeds

1/3 tsp red chilli powder

1/3 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

½ tsp garam masala powder

Cut coriander leaves to garnish

Insruction:

-          Keep the brinjal directly over the high gas flame and keep rotating it to get it uniformly roasted. Cool and peel off the charred skin and mash the roasted brinjal.

-          Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan and add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the cut onions, green chilli and crused garlic, and cook on low flame till onion becomes transparent.

-          Add the grated tomatoes and cook on low flame till it starts separating from the sides. Add all the masala powders and salt, stir well, and add the mashed brinjal. Remove from fire after two minutes. The roasting of brinjal imparts a very appetizing aroma to the dish.

-          Garnish with cut coriander leaves while serving, with chapatis or steamed rice and dal.