Easy Baigan Bartha
Ingredients
2 large eggplants, unpeeled and diced
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
30 ml oil or clarified butter
2 large onions, finely chopped
10 ml salt
5 ml black pepper
Preparation
1
In a large frying pan, saute the onion in the oil until it is translucent.
2
Add the spices, and stir for 1 minute.
3
Add the eggplant and tomato, stir well, and cover. Reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are mushy (about 1/2 hour).
4
Remove the lid, and continue cooking until most of the liquid evaporates (about 15 minutes). The finished dish should be thick enough that you could use it as a dip.
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About
In this recipe, the vegetables are cooked to mush, with only a small amount of tomato - just enough to flavor it. This recipe only uses salt and pepper. The genuine Indian version of the recipe adds various Indian spices; try fresh ginger, turmeric, or garam masala for a more authentic flavor.
Yield:
4.0 servings
Added:
Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am
