Baingan Bartha

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the eggplants.

Step 2

Make deep slits on the eggplants and insert garlic cloves.

Step 3

Smear oil on the eggplants.

Step 4

Now, place this on fire and roast till the eggplants turn soft and cooked. This takes roughly 15 to 20 mins.

Step 5

Make sure you turn the eggplants in between while they are being roasted.

Step 6

When done, wash the roasted eggplants in water. Discard the charred skin.

Step 7

Mash the roasted eggplants and garlic together well. Set aside

Step 8

Heat a pan with oil.

Step 9

Add the cumin seeds and allow it to crackle.

Step 10

Now, add the garlic, ginger and green chili. Saute for 10 to 20 secs.

Step 11

Immediately, add the onions and bell peppers and mix well.

Step 12

Cook till the onions turn pink and soft.

Step 13

Now, add salt and spice powders. Mix well and saute for 30 secs on low flame.

Step 14

At this point, add chopped tomatoes and mix well.

Step 15

Cook the tomatoes till they turn mushy.

Step 16

When done, add the mashed eggplants and mix well.

Step 17

Simmer for 3 to 4 mins on medium flame.

Step 18

Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

Step 19

Serve hot.