Microwave Baingan Bharta/Mashed smoked Eggplant Curry.....:)

Baingan Bharta/  Baingan ka Bharta is one of the most famous North Indian recipes we know that.In the original recipe, we roast the whole Eggplant on the fire and then peel the skin, mash it In the 
cook it in spice. The taste of the roasted eggplant is all time very good. But here I show you fully "Microwave Baingan Bharta" recipe. This one is very easy & quick recipe too for all of us. 

I am always follow original method of roasting a Baingan/Eggplant over an open flame to make baingan bhartha. This time firstly I do full method in the Microwave.The smoky flavor would be absent but the taste was too good. Here I share my "Microwave Baingan Bharta" recipe to all of you. Hope you also enjoy with this yammy & easy recipe.

Ingredients:-

• Eggplant/Brinjal/Aubergine - 1 large
• Onion - one big chopped finely
• Green chilli - 2,
• Ginger - a small piece,finely chopped
• Garlic - 4 or 5 pods, finely chopped
• Tomatoes - 2 finely chopped
• Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala -3/4 tsp
• Cumin seeds-  3/4 tsp
• cumin powder- 3/4 tsp
• Salt
• Turmeric powder - 3/4 tsp
• Corriander leaves - a few, to garnish
• 3-4 tsp cooking oil
  

Method:-

1. Grease the brinjal with a little oil, make slits all over the surface and then microwave on high heat for 13 to15 minutes or until the skin shrivels up and the brinjal gets cooked.(but every 2-3 mins open the microwave door & check that).
   
   
   
   
   
2. let it Cool and peel the skin. Mash the pulp thoroughly and keep aside.
   
   
   
   
3. Now Heat 3-4 tsp of oil in a microwave safe bowl. Add cumin seeds/jeera  and heat for 45 to 60 seconds. Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies ,and heat for another 5-7 minutes.
   
   
   
   
4.  Now add in the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt, sugar(optional) and the mashed brinjals. Stir well and cook for 5 -7minutes.
5. your Microwave Baingan Bharta is ready now. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.&  serve with hot rice/chapati.
   

Enjoy Your's Microwave Baingan Bharta ....!!!