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Baingan Ka Bhartha

Ingredients:

1 very large seedless oval brinjal
1 large tomato grated
1 large onion grated
1/2 tsp. Ginger finely chopped
1/2 tsp. Garlic finely chopped
2 green chillies finely chopped
1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
1/4 tsp. Garam masala
1/2 tsp. Red chilli powder
1/4 tsp. Turmeric
3 pinches asafeotida
1-1/2 tsp. Lemon juice
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. Each cumin & mustard seeds
1-1/2 tbsp. oil

Method:

1. Check to see that brinjal is absolutely healthy and has no germ holes, etc.
2. Wash and wipe dry.
3. Burn brinjal over direct flame or bab-b-que mesh.
4. Rotate and cook till evenly soft all over.
5. Srape out any burnt skin with hands.
6. Mash softened brinjal till soft, keep aside.
7. Heat oil, add seeds and allow to splutter.
8. Add asafoetida, stir and add ginger, garlic onions.
9. Stirfry for 2-3 minutes.
10. Add tomatoes, masalas, salt, etc.
11. Add mashed brinjals, sitr, add 1/4 cup water.
12. Stir, cook covered till oil seperates.
13. Pour into serving bowl, garnish with chopped coriander.
14. Serve hot with warm bread rolls, rotis, or parathas.

Making time: 25 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Shelflife: best fresh. Refrigerated for 7-8 hours

Nutritive values per serving.

Protein	:	3.17gms
Fat	:	8.23gms
Minerals	:	1.08gms
Fiber	:	2.72gms
Carbohydrate	:	12.3gms
Energy	:	133.9kcal

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