*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           BAIGAN AUR TAMAATAR

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Indian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   lb           Eggplant
   2       tb           Ghee
   1       sm           Onion, chopped finely
   1       ea           Garlic cloves, sliced
     1/2   ts           Turmeric
   1       ea           Bay leaf
   1       ea           1" cinnamon stick
     1/2   ts           Salt
     3/4   ts           Cayenne pepper
   1       sl           1/2" fresh ginger
   2       md           Tomatoes
   1       t            Garam masala

  Wash & slice aubergines.
  
  Heat ghee & saute the onion & garlic when hot for 2 to
  3 minutes.  Add turmeric, bay leaf & cinnamon stick &
  saute for a further 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  
  Stir in sliced eggplant.  Add salt, cayenne & ginger.
  Blend together well. Cook for 10 minutes.
  
  Add tomatoes, cover pot & cook for another 10 minutes.
  
  Sprinkle with garam masala & serve.
  
  Be careful not to overcook otherwise it will go very
  mushy.
  
  Madhur Jaffrey, "An Invitation to Indian Cooking"
 


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