Baingan ka Bhurta/ Baingan Bharta (with Mixed Veggies)

Things you will need

Eggplant- 1 large
Oil- 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds- 2 tsp
Onion- 1 ; finely diced
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Coriander powder- 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp
Red Chilli powder- 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder- 1 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Tomato- 1 ; diced
Yogurt - 1/2 cup
Green Chillies - 3 or 4 ; diced
Mixed Veggies(Peas, Carrots and Corns)- 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Cilantro -chopped for garnishing

Preparation Method:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Brush the eggplant with oil and place it on a baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 45 minutes until tender.
Remove from heat and cool.
Now peel the eggplant and cut into bite size pieces.
Heat oil in another pan.
Add mustard seeds ,cumin seeds and onion.
Fry until onion is golden brown and mustard seeds splutter.
Now add ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, turmeric, red chilli powder and garam masala powder along with tomato and cook for about 1 minute.
Now add yoghurt, eggplant ,mixed veggies, green chillies and salt.
Cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium-high heat.
Remove cover and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with Chappathi or Puri.