BAINGAN BHARTA

Ingredients:

1. Egg plant - 1 large
2. Onions - 2 to 3 medium
3. Tomato puree - 1 table spoon
4. Salt to taste
5. Oil - 1 table spoon
6. Fennel seeds - 1/4 tea spoon
7. Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tea spoon
8. Red chili powder - 1/2 tea spoon
9. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tea spoon
10. Cumin powder - 1/2 tea spoon
11. Coriander powder - 1/2 tea spoon
12. Garam masala - 1/4 tea spoon
13. Chopped cilantro for garnishing

Preparation:

• Grease the egg plant with a little oil, make slits all over the surface and cook over an open flame till it is soft.
• Cool and peel the skin. Mash the pulp thoroughly and keep aside.
• Heat the oil and add the fennel seeds. When they crackle add the onions and sauté for a few minutes along with salt.
• Add the tomato puree,ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin powder,red chili powder and cook till the oil separates from the masala.
• Add the mashed egg plant, garam masala and mix well.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.