EASY COOKER BAINGAN BHARTA

One of my fav childhood recipes for baingan, takes half the time & effort needed to make the traditional roasted version!
A delicious quick-fix option for those who are looking for a Bharta-in-a-hurry! 🙂

Method:
Wash, peel and dice a large baingan/Eggplant/Brinjal or 2 medium ones into small pieces.

Finely chop 2 tsp of ginger, 1 tsp of garlic (optional) and 2-3 green chillies.

Finely chop 2 medium size onions

And 3 medium tomatoes.

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pressure cooker. Add 1 tsp of jeera followed by the chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies. Cook for 2 minutes on medium flame

Now add the chopped onions and cook till they turn lightly golden

Now add the chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp red chilli pwdr, 1/4 tsp haldi, 1/4 tsp dhania pwdr and salt to taste.

Cook till the tomatoes just start to melt.

Now add the chopped baingan and stir to combine.

Add 1/2 cup peas

and 1/2 cup water and mix.

Close pressure cooker and give 2 quick whistles.

Once steam releases, open cooker, simmer on medium high, till juices reduce and flavors concentrate.

Sprinkle with a punch of garam masala if you like. Garnish with fresh dhania.

Serve with warm roti/Chawal, pyaz-hari mirch….yum yum!