Ingredients for Baingan Bharta:
1. Sunflower oil – 250 milli
2. Cumin seeds – ½ small spoon
3. Onions ground in mixer – 3
Ginger and garlic paste – 1 small spoon each
4. Chilli powder and turmeric powder – 1 small spoon each
Garam masala powder – 1/2 small spoon
Salt – For taste
5. Tomatoes ground – 3, big
6. Brinjal (violet) – 5
7. Coriander leaves – 3 small spoons
How to prepare Baingan Bharta?
1. Heat oil in a frying pan and sputter cumin seeds.
2. Add onions and ginger-garlic paste and fry them.
3. Water content should be fully absorbed, and the gravy should turn brown.
4. Add ingredients no: 4 and sauté for a while.
5. Add tomato paste and fry it well without adding water.
6. Split brinjals into 4 parts without separating the stalk (similar to flower petals).
7. Add coriander leaves to the gravy and mix well.
8. Fill the inner portions of brinjal using this gravy.
9. Fry brinjals in a pan with the lid closed.
10. Flip all the sides occasionally and cook well.
11. Serve hot with chapatti.
Courtesy: Vanitha magazine July 1-14, 2010
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