Baingan ki Kachri

Ingredients

• 1-2 long baigans (egg plants) of the thick variety
• Oil to fry the baingans
• Besan (Chick-pea flour)to dust the baingan slices ]
• ½ tsp salt ] mixed together
• ¼ tsp chilli powder ]
• 2-3 tomatoes, de-seeded and chopped fine ]
• salt to taste ] mix together
• powdered black pepper to taste ]
• Hara Dhania (Coriander leaves) for garnish

Preparation

• Slice the baingans into rounds about ½” thick and dust with the maida mixture.

• Heat the oil and fry the baingans till brown and cooked through but still firm.

• Drain on to an absorbent paper, top with the tomato mixture and serve garnished with the hara dhania.