Bharta Tihari

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Ingredients

	2 medium	Eggplant , small
	1 large	Onion , thinly sliced
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Roast the eggplants over an open flame until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
2. 2 Allow the eggplants to cool, then peel off the charred skin and mash the flesh in a bowl.
3. 3 Finely chop the onion, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.
4. 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
6. 6 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
7. 7 Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
8. 8 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate.
9. 9 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
10. 10 Add the mashed eggplant to the pan and mix well with the spices.
11. 11 Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.