Baigain Bharta -- Indian Eggplant

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Baigain Bharta -- Indian Eggplant

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1 tsp asafetida*

1 green chili, sliced

1 tsp mustard seed

1 Tbsp salt

1 medium onion, chopped

fresh cilantro, chopped

1 large eggplant

vegetable oil

 

Grill the eggplant on an outdoor grill or on a gas stove indoors. Turn a

couple of times until the skin is burned and the eggplant is cooked all the

way through. Don't be afraid, you can put the eggplant right on the flame,

this gives it a nice smoky flavor Put in a dish and let cool. When it is

cool enough to handle, remove the skin.

 

Heat a tbsp of oil in a frying pan and add mustard seed. Let the seeds pop

in the oil and then add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion has become

translucent. Add the eggplant, asafetida, green chili, and salt. Cook for 5

or 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chopped cilantro, and enjoy.

 

This dish is usually eaten with flat bread-either chapatis or naan. You can

try it with pita.

 

*Asafetida is an Indian spice with a strong taste that is said to aid

digestion. You may omit it if you do not have it.

 

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