baigan aur tamaatar

Categories
Main dish
Indian
Vegetarian
Yield
2 servings
MeasureIngredient
½ pounds Eggplant
2 tablespoons Ghee
1 small Onion, chopped finely
1 each Garlic cloves, sliced
½ teaspoon Turmeric
1 each Bay leaf
1 each 1" cinnamon stick
½ teaspoon Salt
¾ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 slice 1/2" fresh ginger
2 mediums Tomatoes
1 teaspoon Garam masala

Wash & slice aubergines.

Heat ghee & saute the onion & garlic when hot for 2 to 3 minutes. Add turmeric, bay leaf & cinnamon stick & saute for a further 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in sliced eggplant. Add salt, cayenne & ginger. Blend together well. Cook for 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes, cover pot & cook for another 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with garam masala & serve.

Be careful not to overcook otherwise it will go very mushy.

Madhur Jaffrey, "An Invitation to Indian Cooking"

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