Baingan Bharta

This is a kind of customized version of Bharta that I make - took a few recipes from the net, cut the complexities and tailored it for my kitchen.

Ingredients:

1. Brinjals (Large Purple) - 1/2 kg
2. Onions - 2
3. Tomatoes - 2
4. Green chillies - 2 or 3
5. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp.
6. Dhania powder - 1 tsp.
7. Oil/Ghee - 5-6 tsp.
8. Coriander leaves - for garnishing.

Procedure:

1. Smear the brinjals with oil, prick them with a knife and roast them over direct flame. Peel the burnt skin, add salt and mash the pulp. If needed, cook it for 2 minutes in a microwave.
2. In a kadai, heat oil/ghee, add finely chopped onions and saute till they turn translucent.
3. Add finely chopped green chillies and finely chopped tomatoes. Fry till a homogeneous gravy is formed and the oil separates out.
4. Add chilli powder, dhania powder and salt.
5. Add the mashed brinjal pulp and fry for some more time.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rotis.