Baigan Bharta (eggplant)
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2
 

Ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds eggplant
4 large onions -- finely chopped
3 large tomatoes -- chopped
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 piece fresh ginger -- (1 inch), chopped fine
6 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 teaspoon coriander powder
4 pieces black cardamoms -- crushed
6 pieces white cardamoms -- crushed
1 1/2 sticks butter -- (6 oz)
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves -- to garnish
 

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook eggplant for 20 minutes in open pan. Remove and skin well. Mash with a spoon. Melt butter and fry onions until light brown. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve with rice pilaf or chapatis.