Title: Baigan Aur Tamaatar
Categories: Vegetarian Indian
Yield: 2 Servings

1/2	lb	Eggplant
2	tb	Ghee
1	sm	Onion, chopped finely
1		Garlic cloves, sliced
1/2	ts	Turmeric
1		Bay leaf
1		1" cinnamon stick
1/2	ts	Salt
3/4	ts	Cayenne pepper
1	sl	1/2" fresh ginger
2	md	Tomatoes
1	ts	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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