Monday, October 19, 2009

Baijan Bharta

This is my version of Baijan Bhartha, which is one of my favorite indian dishes. I omit peas b.c well I don't like them.

Ingredients
2 Medium Eggplants, or 1 large one
1 Medium Sweet Onion
2 Large Tomatoes, peeled.
1-4 Peppers - Last time I used a half a red pepper, a jalapeno and two hungarian wax peppers
2-4T of Ghee
1T Olive Oil
1-4T of Curry Powder
2T of Garam Masala
2 cloves garlic
Sea Salt
Black pepper

1. Roast an eggplant. Peel skin and mash. I roast in an oven for about 20-25 minutes @ 425. But you can do it on the grill too.
2. Dice Onions and Peppers
3. Heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions. Cook until clear, then add peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add in peeled tomatoes, garlic, spices and ghee. I typically go light on the spices at first, then add once the egg plant is added. Simmer for 1-2 minutes
5. Add in eggplant. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Adding spices as you see fit

Serve with rice, and dahl.

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