Green Brinjal Bharit

Green Brinjal Bharit   Ingredients

500 gms of Green Brinjal ( can use the regular purple ones also)
8-10 cloves of Garlic
1 medium Onion finely chopped
1 small Tomato finely chopped
2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
3 tbsp coarsely crushed roasted peanuts
3 tsp Red Chilly powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1tsp Kala Masala
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Cumin seeds
2 tsp Mustard seeds
10 curry leaves+1 Whole Green Chilly for tempering
1-2 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Oil+ 2 tsp for tempering
Chopped coriander for garnish

Method
Step 1
Prick the brinjal and insert 4-5 garlic cloves in it,and apply oil over . Roast the brinjal in medium gas flame , turning occasionally, till it is soft and done. Cool and peel the skin and mash .
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and 1 tsp mustard seeds,once they splitter , add curry leaves and gingergarlic paste. Add onions and saute till browned. Now add tomatoes and saute for 1 min.(Adding tomatoes are optional, in traditional recipes,its mostly omitted)Add 2 tsp red chilly powder,turmeric,garam masala,kala masala and mix. Add mashed brinjal and mix. Add salt and cover with lid to cook on a low flame for 3 mins.Now add the crushed peanuts and coriander and mix. transfer in a serving bowl.
Step 3
For the tempering , heat oil and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add 4 crushed garlic cloves and saute till brown Add whole chilly and put off the gas and add 1 tsp red chilly powder,stir and immediately pour over the bharta. Cover to let the garlic favour the brinjal. Goes best with Bajara ka Bhakaris....but rotis are also a good.