Baigan Chokha

Ingredients for Baigan Chokha

• 2 large Italian aubergines

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• 1/2 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1 small tomato, chopped

• 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt, or to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped coriander

• Roti, for serving

Prepare a hot grill or preheat the grill.

With a fork, pierce the aubergines all over, and place on the grill or under the grill. Grill or grill until completely charred and soft, about 20 minutes, turning frequently (the aubergines will brown and blister quickly). Remove and allow to cool.

Once cool, cut open the aubergines and scrape out the flesh. The flesh should be soft to the touch and pulpy, and should easily come away from the skin. Set aside.

Heat the canola oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and fry until the garlic turns a dark golden brown, then add the tomato and fry for 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in the mashed aubergine and cook for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with the coriander and serve with roti.

Disclaimer

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