Baingan ka burtha(brinjal recipe)

Ingredients:
2 brinjals large
2 big onions finely chopped
1 tomato finely chopped
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
2 red chillies dried crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon-clove powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
salt to taste
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp ghee
2 tbsp oil


Preparation Method:

Hold the brinjals with stems over fire, to burn skin.
(Or add a few drops of oil and microwave in a bowl for 3-4 min).

When skin turns black remove from fire and hold under running water.

(if you miicrowave skin will not blacken so you can peel)

Now emove the skin and mash brinjals to a puree.

Heat oil in a heavy kadai or pan. Add ginger garlic and stirfry for a minute.

Add onions, all dry masalas, except red chilli powder,mix all ingredients and fry for a 1-2 min. Now add tomatoes, brinjal puree , salt, lemon juice and mix well.

Decrease the flame for five minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and take in to a serving bowl.

Just before serving, heat ghee in a small pan.

Hold pan over bowl, add chilli powder, and pour immediately over bhartha.

Do not allow the chilli powder to burn.

Garnish with chopped coriander.

Serve hot with tandoori roti, paratha, etc.