Halal Indian Style Eggplant Bharta - Roasted Smoky

• 2 large eggplants (baingan)
• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1-2 green chilies
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2-1 tsp garam masala
• Salt, red chili powder to taste
• Fresh cilantro

1. 1Roast eggplants over open flame or broiler until charred and soft (15-25 min). Cool, peel, mash pulp.
2. 2Heat oil; add cumin. Sauté onion until golden. Add ginger-garlic, chilies, tomatoes, spices; cook until oil separates.
3. 3Mix in mashed eggplant; cook 8-10 min for smoky flavor. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with roti.

Nutrition values are estimates.