Roasted Mashed Aubergines (Eggplant)

Baingan Ka Bharta

Category: Indian Vegetarian Cookery 

Recipe: 250

Ingredients

• 680g (1 1/2 lb) Augbergines (aka Eggplant or Brinjal)
• 2 tbsp Ghee (or preferred oil)
• 170g (6oz) Onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (or Ground Turmeric)
• 30g (1oz) Fresh Ginger, shredded or finely chopped
• 2 Green Chillies, deseeded and chopped thinly
• 1 tsp Salt, or to taste 
• 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves, chopped

Step 1: prepare the aubergines

Grease the aubergines and roast over a charcoal fire, or directly on a gas hob, or under the grill/broiler until they become soft. Remove them from the heat, run cold water over them and remove the charred skin. Then flake the soft aubergines with the back of a fork. 

Step 2: fry the onions, and cook the aubergines 

Heat the ghee, and fry the onions for a few minutes or until a light golden brown in colour. Add the turmeric, ginger and green chillies and stir for a few minutes. Add the aubergines, salt, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Stir lightly, and then cover and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. 

Step 3: serve