Baingan Bartha
Ingredients:
eggplant               -1
onion                   -2
tomato                 -2
 peas                    -1 cup
coriander powder -11/2 tsp
cumin powder     -1/2 tsp
chilli powder        -1-11/2 tsp
garam masala       -1/2 tsp
salt                       -to taste
turmeric               -1/8 tsp
cumin seeds         -1/4 tsp
garlic                   -2 cloves
ginger                 -1/2 inch
cilantro              -to garnish
oil                       -2 tsp
coriander powder -11/2 tsp
cumin powder     -1/2 tsp
chilli powder        -1-11/2 tsp
garam masala       -1/2 tsp
salt                       -to taste
turmeric               -1/8 tsp
cumin seeds         -1/4 tsp
garlic                   -2 cloves
ginger                 -1/2 inch
cilantro              -to garnish
oil                       -2 tsp
 Method:
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With the fork puncture the eggplant all around and brush with oil.
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Preheat oven to 375 f and cook for 35 minutes turning in between.
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You can also show over the flame on a stove equally on all sides.
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Once the eggplant is cooked peel the skin and mash the eggplant thorougly.
                                   
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In a kadai heat oil and allow cumin seeds to splutter.
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Add finely chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
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Add the shredded ginger and garlic and fry until the raw flavor goes off.
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Add the tomatoes and cook until mushy.
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Follow it with salt,chilli powder,cumin powder,coriander powder ,turmeric powder and mix well.
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Add little water and cook for few minutes .now add the mashed eggplant to it and mix well.
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Put the peas with little water and cook for five minutes.
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Garnish with cilantro.
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Squeeze little lemon juice and finely chopped onions(optional)
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Serve with any Indian Bread
Serves 4