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Baigan Bharta
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Ingredients :

1 no.	medium Baigan (eggplant)	1/2 tsp	Garam Masala Powder
1/2 cup	Cooked green peas	1/4 tsp	Turmeric Powder
1 no.	Finely chopped onions	3 tbsp	Vegetable oil
1 no.	Finely chopped tomatoes	1/2 tsp	Red chili powder
1 no.	Finely chopped green chili	Salt to taste
Chopped green coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation :

Brush baigan (eggplant) with oil and roast it on a gas burner over medium heat.
Frequently turn the eggplant upside down, until fully roasted.
Once done, hold it under cold running water or in a bowl full of water. Cool it and peel off the blackened skin.
Mash the flesh.
Heat oil in a pan / kadhai . Add green chili and onion and fry over medium heat until light golden brown.
Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt and stir. Add tomatoes and cook until tender.
Add green peas and mashed baigan (eggplant). Stir well. Fry the baigan bhartha for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
Garnish the baigan bharta with green coriander leaves and serve hot.