Baigan Bhartha

Instructions

1. 1

   Rub 1/2 tsp oil on the eggplant and bake in an oven till the skin shrinks and liquid starts oozing out of the vegetable.

2. 2

   This will take around 30-45 minutes at 400 deg F.

3. 3

   Take it out of the oven and peel it.

4. 4

   Mash the baigan and add the salt to it.

5. 5

   Heat the remaining oil and add the chopped onion.

6. 6

   Fry till the onions turns translucent.

7. 7

   Add the green chillies and the tomatoes and fry till the mixture becomes homogeneous.

8. 8

   Now add all the spices and the sugar and fry for a minute.

9. 9

   Add the baigan and mix well.

10. 10

    Now add the peas and fry for a couple of minutes.

11. 11

    Add the chopped coriander leaves and some water to get a thick consistency. Mix well.

12. 12

    Heat through.