Eggplant Bharta

tasty! Cooking the eggplant over wood is essential. The smoky flavor is what makes it so good.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 2  medium eggplants
• 1⁄2 cup peas (frozen is fine)
• 1⁄4 cup  oil
• 1  teaspoon garlic
• 1 1⁄4 cups onions (finely chopped)
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped tomatoes (fresh or drained canned)
• 2  green chilies
• 2  teaspoons kosher salt
• 3  tablespoons cilantro

Directions

1. roast the whole eggplants until completely soft on a wood or charcoal fire. The skin will be charred black. That's ok.
2. Let them cool then slice them in half and scrape out the eggplant into a bowl.
3. saute the onions until soft. Add in garlic and chilies then in a minute or 2 add the eggplant.
4. Add the salt, tomatoes, and peas. Cook until peas are tender.
5. Add cilantro and serve hot over rice.