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                          BAIGAN AUR TAMAATAR

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    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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