Eggplant Bharta

Submitted by Charishma_Ramchandani

"This is from the Thursday magazine of Oman dated January 3-9'2008. Its one of my favourite dishes at lunch/dinner. Enjoy it with rotis."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, cut into long slices
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into half inch pieces
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves or 4 tablespoons cilantro

directions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan on medium flame.
2. Add onion and saute until it turns transparent (takes about 2 minutes).
3. Fold in garlic and saute for 2 minutes or until the raw smell is gone.
4. Stir in all the spice powders (masalas).
5. Saute for 2 minutes.
6. Now add half a cup of water and the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Fold in eggplant and salt.
8. Cook for 10 minutes or until the eggplant is well cooked. It should be dry (no gravy/curry is present).
9. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
10. Serve hot with rotis and raita.
11. Enjoy!

Reviews

[vickyferland63]

We loved this interesting mix of flavors. It was a great side with our Chicken Curry!