Eggplant/baingan ka bharta

                 Aaahh...its my husband's one of the favorite dishes;mashed eggplant gravy.

Time : 30 minutes
Serves : 4


Ingredients:
2 large eggplants
1 large onion,finely chopped
2 tomatoes,finely chopped
1/4 cup boiled peas
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
A pinch of asafoteida
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Cilantro to garnish


Directions:

• Peel and chop eggplants in cubes.Put them in pressure cooker with enough water to cover and cook till 1 whistle.
• In the mean time,heat oil in pan,add asafoteida and cumin seeds,let them splutter.
• Add chopped onions,saute till brown,then add chopped tomatoes.
• Drain the eggplant and save some water.
• Add drained eggplant to onion mixture and mash it with the end of spatula.
• Add all spices,and mix well.Cook on medium flame for 10-15 minutes.
• Add peas towards the end. Turn off the gas.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with any paratha or plain rice.

* Instead of boiling you can roast eggplants directly on gas or ovens.Remove the skin and follow the same directions as above.