Bengan ka Raita or Bengan ka bhahrta

Bengan ka Raita or Bengan ka bhahrta

Ingredients

Dahi/Yogurt                              1 cup
Cumin powder (zeera) a pinch
Salt                                          1/2 tbsp

Black Pepper                           1tbsp

Bengan or brinjal                      1

Green chilli paste                      1 tbsp

Onion (mashed)                        1

Oil                                            for greasing bengan

Mint leaves or fresh coriander for garnishing

Method

Grease brinjal with oil and cut  2-3 holes with a knife. Roast on a stove directly until cooked well. When it cools, remove the outer layer and mash it then strike curd and Mix it with bengan along with green chilli paste, mashed onion,salt and cumin powder. Garnish with mint leaves or fresh coriander