For Bharwa Baingan Masala:
10 g peanuts
3 g coriander seeds
3 g cumin seeds
2 g fenugreek seeds
3 g red chili powder
2 g turmeric powder
3 g Amchur (dry mango powder)
3 g salt
For the Bharwa Baingan:
11 baby eggplants
15 ml oil
5 g cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
2 g Hing (asafoetida)
1 white onion, finely-chopped
10 g ginger-garlic paste (5g ginger + 5g garlic)
3 g turmeric powder
3 g red chili powder
3 g Garam Masala powder
150 ml tomato puree
100 ml water
2 to 4 g salt to taste
few sprigs of fresh coriander (for garnish)
Serve the Bharwa Baingan piping hot and garnish with a few sprigs of coriander.