Saturday, January 21, 2012

Baigan ka Bartha


Baigan ka bartha is a north indian dish.In konkani we also prepare the dish but with coconut,we call it vaigana Bharath .Actually in older days people used to roast the brinjal directly on the fire.that makes the dish more tasty.But in my recipe i have used gas fire to roast the brinjal as i have no other choice.Anyway takes was superb.


Ingredients:-
  • Brinjal-3
  • onion- 3 chopped
  • tomato-2chopped
  • Ginger-1inch piece
  • Garlic-8-10 cloves crushed
  • red chilly powder-2tsp
  • turmeric powder1/2tsp
  • Garam Masala powder-2tsp
  • green chilly-2 chopped
  • salt to taste
  • oil-1tbsp
















Method: 
  • Roast the brinjals as shown in the picture.






                                                 

Once you finished roasting all the brinjals,remove the skin and wash it under the running water.
  •   Now mash the brinjals as  shown  in the picture.


  • Add oil in a kadai or pan.let it heat,now add onion,chillies,ginger and garlic and saute for 5 mins.
  • Now add chilly powder,garam masala powder and the turmeric powder again saute for 2mins.
  • Now add tomatoes chopped and salt to taste,saute till tomatoes are well mixed in masala.
  • Now add mashed brinjals and a cup of water.Cover and cook till its semi dry.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with roti or naan.