baigan bharta( eggplant curry)

Ingredients:

1 medium Baigan (eggplant)
2 Finely chopped onions
3 Diced tomatoes
4 Finely chopped green chilli
1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
3 tbsp Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnishing

Method :
Brush baigan (eggplant) with oil and roast it on a gas burner over medium heat(or bake poked eggplant in oven at 400 degrees).
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 the mashed baigan (eggplant). Stir well. Fry the baigan bhartha for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
Garnish the baigan bharta with green coriander leaves and serve hot with naan.