Baingan ka Bartha (Grilled Aubergine Dip)

Can be served with roti
serves 4 persons

Ingredients:
Brinjal 1 big
Onion 1 medium finely chopped
Tomatoes 2-3 small
Ginger and Garlic grated 1 tb sp
Green chili 2-3 finely chopped
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp amchoor powder (Dried Mango powder)
Oil
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste

Method:

Take a brinjal. Apply some oil around the whole brinjal and directly roast it in gas stove. If gas stove is not available, it can be also baked in oven, 180 degree for 10- 15 minutes.
Remove the outer covering and mash the rest of the brinjal with hand or hand mixer and keep aside
Take 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add cumin. Allow it to splatter.
Add the finely chopped onion and fry for 3- 5 minute, till it turns a little brown.
Add the grated ginger garlic and finely chopped chili and stir for 2 minutes
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder and garam masala to it and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the mashed brinjal and mix well. Add the salt according to taste.
Allow it to cook for 5 minutes and garnish with coriander leaves.
To enhance the taste can add 1 tbsp ghee to it.