Recipe for Baingan Ka Bharta(Mashed Eggplant in spices)

Baingan bharta I think is one of the tastiest dish that can be made from Baingan(eggplant/Brinjal).
I love its unique smoky flavor that comes when you grill/roast it and then it is peeled and mashed and mixed in onion tomato masala... oh heaven :).

It tastes best if roasted on open flame on a gas stove but if you don't have one you can always broil it in the oven.


Ingredients-

Eggplant - 1 bigOnion - 1 medium(chopped)Tomatoes- 2 medium(chopped)Green chilies- 2- 3 chopped(seeds removed)Salt- to tasteRed chili powder- 1 teaspoonGaram masala- 1/4th teaspoon
Turmeric powder- 1/4th teaspoonCoriander powder(optional)- 1/2 teaspoonCoriander leaves - to garnish

Method-

Roast the eggplant on the flame till its skin is perfectly charred and starts to fall
Let it cool or put in cold water
Peel the eggplant and mash it nicelyHeat oil in a pan and add onions and saute till very light brownAdd green chillis and saute for another minuteNow add all the spices and tomatoesCook till tomatoes are soft Add mashed eggplant and mix wellCook for another minuteGarnish and Serve Hot!