Baingan ka Bharta
Rainy season started and my taste buds hunt for its way in the cordial atmosphere. We cannot step out so by taking the bitter with the sweet I'm enjoying varied dishes. ( Baingan - eggplant) It's a vegetarian dish that is prepared by mashing eggplant ( baingan) that is grilled over charcoal or direct fire. This infuses the dish with a smoky flavor. The smoked & mashed eggplant is then mixed with cooked chopped tomato, browned onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, fresh cilantro (coriander), etc. In states, such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, it is served hot with Litti or Baati whereas, in Gujrat, it is served with Bajra or Jowar Roti. Ingredients: 2 big baingan - approx 500gms 1 medium capsicum, 1 onion, 4- 5 tomatoes ( all finely chopped) 1/2 bowl green peas. 2- 3 green chilies. Ginger garlic paste. Salt as per taste. Turmeric powder, red chilly powder, garam masala ( all 1/4 tbsp) 1 tbsp Oil for cooking. Cilantr...