BAINGAN BARATA

INGREDIENTS:
Big brinjal-1
Big onion-1
Green chillies3-4
Ginger-grated little
Garlic-3 grated
Tomatoes-2
Red chilli powder -1tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder-1tsp
Dhania powder -1 tsp
salt to taste
oil
jeera for seasoning
Green coriander to garnish

Method
1. put the brinjal directly on the burner and keep turning it till the outer skin starts cracking and can be peeled off easily.( If you have an oven, preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Put the Brinjal in the baking sheet and keep checking it/turning it till the outer skin starts cracking and can be peeled off without difficulty. Remember, this process has to be done carefully so that the inner part of the brinjal is also cooked well.)
2.Allow the brinjal to cool a little. Peel the outer skin of the brinjal .
3.Crush the brinjal.
4.Put some oil in a kadai(pan). Season it with Jeera(cumin seeds)
5. Add chopped onion saute till light brown.
6.Add the green chillies and grated ginger,garlic.
7.Saute it for 2-3 minutes. Add dry powders.
8.Add chopped tomatoes and salt . saute till cooked.
9.Add the brinjal.Stir it well and crush the brinjal as much as possible.
10. cook for 5 more min.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Parathas/Rice.