Khata Bhaigan

Recipe from Lahore.

Ingredients

• 5-6 tomatoes
• 3 onions
• coriander
• 1 kg bhaigan (eggplants)

Lemony spicey rub

It shouldn’t be too liquidy

• Shan Achar Ghost masala - ½ packet per kg
• 1 lemon or approx 3 tbsp lemon juice

Spices

• 1 tbsp achar ghost masala
• 1 tsp red chilli
• 1 tsp salt

Steps

1. Cut the bhaingain with 4 cuts and apply the spicey lemon.
2. Heat a lot of oil and add the bhaingain. Turn over after 5-10 minutes. Once both sides are soft take out and leave in a plate.
3. Blend the onion and tomoatoes and add to saucepan
4. Add spices
5. Fry till oil seperates
6. Sprinkle half the coriander
7. Turn down heat to low, then add the bhaigan one at a time, open it slightly and spoon in some masala. Put a lid and leave it for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle some coriander and serve.