Spicy Baingan Bartha

Indian Eggplant ( baingan In hindi ) Curry is one of the loveliest brinjal recipes for sure.
Its simple yet delicious.......

Ingrdients:

5 Indian Eggplants( i used round ones, can definitely use long ones too)
1 big onion chopped finely
1 big tomato chopped finely
Red chilli powder- 2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
salt to taste
Garam masala- 1 tbsp
frozen peas- 1/2 cup
2 chopped Green chillies
Seasoning- mustard,jeera,urad dal, channa dal,curry leaves

Method:
There is two ways of preparing this.
slit the eggplant, brush it with oil and microwave for 5-6 mins in high. Depending on microwave minutes may vary, just make sure its almost boiled. cool it for few mins, peel off the skin and mash it or put it in food processor. keep it aside.

Another way is cut the eggplant and put it into boiling water.Add some salt and boil the eggplant until tender. Strain the water , cool it for few mins, peel the skin off and mash it in food processor keep it aside.

I have tried both the ways and both turned out good.
Heat the oil in heavy pan,add seasonings and ginger garlic paste. Add oniond, stir fry for 5-6 mins . Add tomatoes and simmmer it until oil seperates. Now add all the spices and saute for few more mins. Add mashed eggplant and mix well.Now add peasd, salt, little water to get thick consistency. Keep stirring it for 5-10 mins so it doesnt stick to the bottom of pan. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Goes well with chapathi/Roti/Naans. Adding lemon juice to it will bring up the flavor .