Baigan Bhurta

This dish is the one of the most favored dishes among Oriya people n also other people in India.

Serving: 2-3 persons

Ingredients:

1. Baigan (aubergine / Brinjal) - 2 Medium ones
2. Onion (chopped) - 1 big or 1 medium ones
3. Tomatao (chopped) - 1 
4. Cooking Oil - 1 Tbsp
5. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
6. Green Chillis (spilt) - 2 no
7. Garlic Cloves (smashed) - 3-4
8. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
10. Salt - 1 tsp or as per taste
11. Coriander Leaves (chopped) - as per taste to garnish

 Preparation:


Wash the brinjals and wipe it with paper napkins, then apply some oil on top and burn it over the flame (otherwise boil it separately in cooker - 2 whistles). 
After the brinjal is properly cooked / burned over the flame (when you see the layer coming out) keep it aside for some time and remove the burned layer (or top cover).
Smash both the brinjals properly in a separate bowl and add 3/4 tsp of salt to it.
Now on a medium frying pan heat heat the cooking oil on full flame. When the oil is heated add the mustard seeds  and green chillis to it (add the chillis after some time when mustards start to burst). Reduce the flame to medium.
Mix the chillis for sometime (5-6 secs) and then add the finely chopped onions to it.
Mix it well and keep mixing at regular intervals till the color of onions is light brown; then add the smashed garlic cloves to it and mix well.
when the garlic starts to give a nice aroma then add chopped tomatoes, salt (1/2 tsp), turmeric powder and salt to it and mix well. keep mixing at regular intervals and after 2mins add the smashed brinjal to the pan.
Mix it properly and cover it up for 1min on low flame.  After that garnish it with finely chopped coriander leaves.


Your dish is ready to be served. Enjoy your dish!!!