2 Brinjal (Baingan)
1 Large onion (chopped)
1 Large tomato (chopped)
5 Garlic (chopped)
3 to 4 Green Chillies (chopped)
1 tsp ginger crushed
1tsp garam masala
1/2 cup boiled peas (optional)
1/2 cup Oil
Fresh Coriander Leaves
Method:
Roast the eggplant on an open fire (medium flame), till all the skin is burnt and the eggplant looks soft.You can do this on gas flame with a iron stand/gas oven or in a microwave. Do apply some oil on brinjal before roasting it.Peel off the skin and Mash the eggplant roughly, in a mixing bowl. In a pan, heat oil and add green chillies, onions and fry them till onion becomes translucent. Later add tomatoes and chopped garlic and gingerin it. After about 3 to 4 minutes, as the mixture turns golden brown,add mashed brinjal and salt. Mix it well. Fry bharta on medium flame for 3-4 minutes.Garnish it with coriander leaves.Serve Baingan Ka Bartha with rice or parathas.