Baingan Bharta/Burnt Brinjal Chutney

Baingan Bharta/Brinjal Chutney

Ingredients :-

• Brinjal(big sized) - 1 nobs
• Onion - 1 big sized (chopped)
• Garlic - 2-3 cloves(chopped)
• Tomato - 1 big sized(chopped)
• Green chili - 2 nobs chopped
• Curry leaves - 1 string
• Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp chopped
• Salt as per taste
• Mustard oil
• coriander  Powder - 1 tbsp
• Red chili powder - 1 tbsp(optional)
• Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp

Method :-

• First wash the Brinjal and apply a layer of oil to them then switch on the stove use a net /roti jari keep the Brinjal and  roast it on all sides.
• Once Brinjal roasted nicely allow it to cool down,peel the burnt skin and discard the skin,Then coarsely mash the pulp using a fork or mince finely using a fork or knife.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium flame,add cumin seeds and allow it to crackle then add curry leaves,chopped garlic and onion saute it nicely with medium flame until the onions became tender.
• Then add the chopped Tomatoes,green chili,salt,chili powder, coriander powder and stair to combine everything nicely.
• Mix all the masala and cook it for 5 minutes until it mix together and tender.
• Now add the mashed brinjal and mix it nicely,then let it cook for 10 minutes with medium flame until it gets well combined with the tomatoes and spices.
• Now switch off the flame and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves then serve the Baingan Bharta/Brinjal Chutney along with phulka or serve as a side dishes with white rice and Dal.