Baingan Bharta

Method

1. 1Roast the whole brinjal over an open flame (or in the oven) until the skin chars and the inside is soft.
2. 2Cool, peel, and mash the smoky pulp.
3. 3Heat oil, add cumin, onion, ginger-garlic and green chilli; fry soft.
4. 4Add tomato and salt; cook till pulpy.
5. 5Gently mix in the mashed brinjal and cook 8 min until well combined and smoky.
6. 6Garnish with coriander; serve with phulka.