BEGUN PORA (mashed roasted brinjal- spicy)

BEGUN PORA (Baigan ka bharta)

Ingredients of this recipe:

-1 medium Baigan ( Begun / eggplant)
-1/2 cup Cooked green peas
-1 Finely chopped onions
-1 Finely chopped tomatoes
-1 Finely chopped green chilli
-1/2 tsp Red chilli powder (Optional)
-1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
-1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
-3 tbsp Vegetable oil
-Salt to taste
-Chopped green coriander leaves for garnishing

Method to make this dish : 

BEGUN PORA (Baigan ka Bharta ):

 * Brush begun /baigan (eggplant) with oil and roast it on a gas burner over slow to medium heat placing it over a wire mesh.
 * Frequently turn the Begun/ eggplant upside down, until fully roasted.
 * Once done, hold it under cold running water or in a bowl full of water.
Cool it and peel off the blackened skin.
 * Mash the flesh thoroughly.
 * Heat oil in a pan / kadhai . Add green chilli and onion and fry over medium heat
until light golden brown.
 * Add red chilli powder , turmeric powder, garam masala and salt and stir.
Add tomatoes and cook until tender.
 * Add green peas and mashed begun /baigan (eggplant). Stir well.
Fry the baigan bhartha for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
 * Garnish the baigan bharta with green coriander leaves and serve hot with garam garam tawa roti.