Baigan - Aubergine

Ingredients:

Aubergines: 3 large
Onions: 2 medium (chopped)
Tomatoe: 1 medium (chopped)
Green chillies: 2 medium (chopped)
Cilantro:  2 tbsp (chopped)
Dry mint: 1 tsp
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp (crushed)
Coriander seeds: 1/2 tsp (crushed
Chilly flakes: 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lime
Oil: 2 tbsp
Garlic paste: 1 tsp


Directions: 

1. Wash the Aubergines, and dry roast in the oven or pan.
2. Pierce with a knife to test for softness.
3. Add them to a bowl of cold water to remove the skin.  Mash the aubergines.
4. Heat the oil and add the chopped onions and the cumin seeds, till the onions is translucent.
5. Add the garlic paste and fry for two minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes, turmeric, crushed coriander and cumin seeds, fry for two minutes.
7. Add the mashed aubergines, chopped cilantro, green chilly, chilly flakes and mint.  Cover and cook on very low heat for seven minutes.
8. Cook uncovered for a couple of minutes, stirring as it cooks.
9. Add the mint leaf and lemon juice.
10. Serve with nan or paratha.