Eggplant

Eggplant (Baingan Bharta)

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant (young and seedless)
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. each ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped coriander
• 1 small finely chopped green chilly
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 –3 tbsp. castor oil
• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Brush little oil on the eggplant and put it in the microwave for 10-15 minutes till it is almost cooked, or roast it on a gas burner over medium heat.
2. Peel off the skin. Mash well and keep aside.
3. Heat castor oil in a heavy saucepan; add ginger-garlic paste and finely chopped green chilly to it and stir. Add onions, stir fry for 5 minutes.
4. Now add all the spices and fry for few minutes.
5. Add mashed eggplant and mix well. Now add salt and a little water to get a thick consistency.
6. Stir for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
7. Serve hot with rotis/rice.

Medicinal Properties of Tulasyadi phanta

Roasted eggplant is light and easily digestible. It helps in reduction of weight, and in treating sciatica and piles. This recipe increases warm temperament of body, thus good for using in winters. It also helps in cleansing bowel movements, as we have used castor oil instead of using any other vegetable oil.