Khana Pakana

Baigan ka bharta is basically a north Indian recipe but now its popular all over. It is made with roasted eggplant (also called as brinjal, baingan/baigan). This is a easy eggplant recipe and it is served with breads like chapati, roti, naan, bhakri (jowar or bajra roti). Recipe by cooking expert Sharmeen.

1. Roast the aubergine and tomatoes in the oven and cool in an airtight bag.

2. Remove the skin of the aubergine and the tomatoes.

3. Mash them well in a bowl.

4. Heat a tbsp of oil in a pan and slightly sauté the onions.

5. Cool and drain any oil.

6. Dry roast the red chilies and leave them to cool.

7. Now add onions, coriander and salt and lemon juice to the tomatoes and mix well.

8. Tear up the roasted red chilies and mix them in to the mixture.

9. Check seasoning and add salt as required.

10. Garnish with fresh coriander.