Baigan is for aubergine or eggplant and Bhartha translates Mashed. It’s roasted and mashed aubergine with spices, which has Smokey and spicy taste. Bhartha is best with round and soft gujarati rotlis, Paratha , yogurt and salad. you will need :-
1 large Aubergine 1 bunch spring onion chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 cup white onion finly chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, grated 1 teaspoon garlic, grated -can use green garlic 1 teaspoon green chillies, finely chopped 1/2 cup tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon coriander-cumin seed powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 tesspoon amchoor powder 2 tablespoon Olive oil salt to taste
For the garnish
Handful of fresh chopped coriander
Method :- Grease the aubergine with a little oil, make slits all over the surface and cook over an open flame till it is soft. Cool and peel the skin. Mash the pulp thoroughly and keep aside. (I grind it in grinder, so there isn’t any lump in the puree) Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle add the onions and sauté for a few minutes. Add the ginger, garlic and green chillies and fry again for a few seconds. Add the tomato, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seed powder and cook till the oil separates from the masala. Now add half of the spring onion and cook just 1 minute. Add Add the mashed aubergine and cook 3-4 minutes, Add garam masala, amchoor powder and salt ,mix well. Turn off the heat. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and remaining spring onions.
