Baigan Bharta ( Roasted Eggplant )

Ingredients :
Baigan (  round variety ) or Eggplant -2 ( 300 gms ) ,
Garlic cloves -10 ,
Small green chilli - 1 chopped,
Mustard oil - 1 tsp ,
Salt to taste .

Method :
Take a knife and pierce in the centre of  the baigan  with its  sharp edge  and make  small slits   .
Peel the garlic cloves and stuff it inside the slits .
If the clove  size is big ,make slices of the cloves..
Baigan or eggplant is roasted on high heat .

Place the baigan on the wiremesh and keep turning its sides in frequent intervals with the help of the stem  so that  it is evenly roasted .
It will take 10 minutes .

Check with the knife if  the baigan is cooked  inside ( just pierce it with a knife , if it pierces smoothly ,then it is done )
Leave it to cool .

After 5 -10 minutes ,remove the burnt part of the roasted baigan and discard the stem .
With a fork mash the pulp and  roasted garlic  or leave the garlic as it is .

Add small green chilli   and salt .
Transfer the roasted baigan in a bowl and pour 1 tsp of oil of your choice .
If you have it fresh the flavour and taste is great