Baingan Bharta (Roasted Eggplant Mash)

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant (bharta baingan)
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• chopped cilantro for garnish
• 2 tbsp oil (mustard oil is traditional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Roast the whole eggplant over an open flame (gas stove or grill) until the skin is charred and completely soft.

2. 2

   Peel the charred skin off and mash the pulp thoroughly.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. Add onions, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté until onions are golden.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.

5. 5

   Stir in the mashed eggplant. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, mashing and mixing well.

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with roti.