Baingan Bartha

Baingan Bartha is a vegetarian curry ofNorth  Indian. (Mashed eggplant curry). We call kathrikai for eggplant in tamil

Baingan Bartha

Ingredients

•  Egg plant (Baingan)...................1
• Onion(Chopped).......................1
• Tomatoes (Chopped).................2
• Green Chili( Slitted)...................3
• Chili Powder.............................2tsp
• Coriander Powder....................2tsp
• Garam Masala..........................1/2tsp
• Turmeric Powder.......................1/4 tsp
•  Coriander Leaves..........few
• Mustard Seeds...........................1tsp
• Cumin Seeds..............................1tsp
• Salt to Taste

Method

• Keep the eggplant on the gas burner and roast it over medium flame(Apply oil and use oven 350 degree for 30 to 40 minutes)
• In between turn the eggplant to roast evenly.
• Peel the skin and mash it when it is cooled...
• Heat a pan with oil, add mustard and cumin seeds. When it crackles add the onion,turmeric,garam masala, chili and fry them.
• Add tomatoes , salt. and cook until they become tender.
• Add the mashed eggplant and mix well.
• Fry some more minutes and garnish with coriander leaves.
• It is a side dish for chapathi.
• You can add garlic ginger paste while frying..