Eggplant Curry - Baingan Bhartha

1. 1

   So first cook the eggplant in oven pre heated to 380 degrees for about 30 -45 mins. Keeping looking in between to avoid burning. Keep aside when cooked.

2. 2

   Grind tomato, ginger garlic paste, chilli, garam masala powder, turmeric powder into a nice puree. This will give the gravy a thick and a nice flavor.

3. 3

   Now in a pan heat oil and add cumin seeds. First add onions and fry till it becomes transparent. Then add chopped tomato and keep frying for 3 mins untill tomato is almost cooked.

4. 4

   Now add the tomato puree, salt and let it boil for some time till the oil sperates from mixture and the raw smell fades. Add water if necessary.

5. 5

   Thats it! Its amost over. Now mash the eggplant and add it to the gravy and let it cook for about 5 mins till everything blends well.

6. 6

   Garnish with corriander. Add extra butter on top if you are not weight conscience.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.