Step 1

firstly, take large-sized brinjal and make 4 slits.

Step 2

stuff in 3 garlic and 1 chilli in each slit.

Step 3

grease the baingan with oil as it helps to peel off the skin easily once roasting.

Step 4

start roasting on gas stove flipping occasionally.

Step 5

roast until brinjal turns dark and cooked completely from inside.

Step 6

cool the baingan completely and start to peel the skin off.

Step 7

take off the head of brinjal and check if the brinjal is cooked completely from inside.

Step 8

mash the eggplant with the help of a fork. keep aside.

Step 9

in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 1 tsp cumin, 1 dried red chilli, 1 inch ginger and 2 clove garlic.

Step 10

saute 1 onion until it shrinks slightly.

Step 11

further add ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and saute till spices turn aromatic.

Step 12

add in 1 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

Step 13

now add in roasted and mashed brinjal along with 1 tsp salt.

Step 14

mix and mash for 5 minutes or until flavours are well combined.

Step 15

add ½ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.

Step 16

finally, enjoy baingan ka bartha with hot phulka or rice.