Baingan Bharta

This is one of my Dad's favorite dishes.The recipe is modified from the way my mom makes it.I never got around to asking her exact measurements but this is an extremely forgiving recipe and so feel free to improvise and run with it.

Ingredients:
Baingan(eggplant) 1 medium size
onions 2 finely chopped
green chilllis 2 finely chopped
garlic 6-8 cloves (can add more if required.)
ginger 1 inch ginger finely chopped
tomato 1 finely chopped
cumin powder 1tsp
coriander powder 1tsp
turmeric powder 1tsp
red chilli powder 1tsp
mustard oil 2 tsp
salt to taste
garam masala 1tsp
garnish:
tomato 2 tbsp chopped
onion 1/2 chopped


Method:
1.Make small incisions on the baingan all over and insert the  garlic cloves in the holes.
2.Roast the baingan over an open flame for around 20mins until charred all over and looks deflated.
3.Remove the inner flesh of the eggplant and discard the peel.
4.Heat mustard oil in a wok and when it starts smoking add onion,ginger,garlic and green chillis.
5.Saute for a minute and add all the powdered spices.
6.Cook till the turmeric cooks and then add the chopped tomato.
7.Add the baingan.Saute for 5 mins.
8.Add the salt and garam masala.Stir it well.Garnish with chopped tomato and onion and serve hot.