Friday, January 30, 2009

Baigan bharta/Egg Plant bharta


Baigan bharta is a great dish enjoyed by everyone.Baigan/egg plant is suppose to be the king of all vegetables as it has a crown over its head.It tastes good with chappattis and curry.

Ingredients:
1 large Eggplant
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 large chopped tomato
1/2 cup boiled peas
1/2 tsp. each ginger paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp lemon juice
2 2/2 tsp oil
Salt to taste
finely chopped coriander

Procedure:
Brush little oil on the eggplant and put it in the microwave for 10-15 minutes till it's almost boiled.
Peel of the skin.
Mash well and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a heavy pan, add ginger paste,and stir.
Add onions, stir fry for 4 minutes.
Add tomatoes, simmer till oil separates.
Now add all the spices and fry for few minutes.
Add mashed eggplant and mix well.
Now add peas, lemon juice, salt and little water to get a thick consistency.
Stir for 10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
Enjoy hot with chappattis.