Baigan Bhartha

Ingredients:

• Eggplant (medium size) - 1 (brinjal/baigan)
  
• Cooked green peas - 1/2 cup
• Finely chopped onions - 1
• Finely chopped tomatoes - 1
• Finely chopped green chilli - 1
• Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp.
• Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp.
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.
• Vegetable oil - 3 tbsp.
• Salt to taste
• Chopped green coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

• Brush eggplant(brinjal/baigan) with oil and roast it over medium heat.
• Frequently turn the eggplant upside down, until fully roasted.
• Once done, hold it under cold running water or in a bowl full of water. Cool it and peel off the blackened skin. Mash the flesh.
• Heat oil in a pan / kadhai . Add green chilli and onion and fry over medium heat until light golden brown.
• Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt and stir. Add tomatoes and cook until tender.
• Add green peas and mashed eggplant. Stir well. Fry for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
  
• Garnish with green coriander leaves and serve hot.