Baigan ka bharta

Ingredients:

• 2 tbs oil
• 2 eggplants, sliced in half
• 1/3 tsp mustard seed
• 1 tsp ajwan seed
• 1tsp cumin seed
• 1tsp garlic paste
• 1cup cooked green peas
• 2 green chilies, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp coriender powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt- to taste
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbs cilantro leaves

METHOD:

Drizzle the eggplants with one tablespoon oil and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until soft. Cool and remove peels. Mash or blend until smooth.
In the remaining one tablespoon of oil, heat the mustard seeds,Ajwan seed cumin seed, chilies, garlic, ginger and onions for a few minutes.

Add the eggplant and remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Allow to cook for at least 8 to 10 more minutes.
Garnishing
Heat 1tbs ghee put 1tsp red chill powder and 2tbs water drizzle that over bharta with cilantro leaves.
Serve hot with rice or chapati.