EGGPLANT BHARTA

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This is from the Thursday magazine of Oman dated January 3-9'2008. Its one of my favourite dishes at lunch/dinner. Enjoy it with rotis.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories Onions

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, cut into long slices
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 medium tomatoes, cut into half inch pieces
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves or 4 tablespoons cilantro

Steps:

Heat oil in a saucepan on medium flame.
Add onion and saute until it turns transparent (takes about 2 minutes).
Fold in garlic and saute for 2 minutes or until the raw smell is gone.
Stir in all the spice powders (masalas).
Saute for 2 minutes.
Now add half a cup of water and the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
Fold in eggplant and salt.
Cook for 10 minutes or until the eggplant is well cooked. It should be dry (no gravy/curry is present).
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve hot with rotis and raita.
Enjoy!

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