Baigan Gosht (Eggplant with meat)

                             

         Baigan Gosht           

Serves : 4-5 people

Cooking time : 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1. Meat with bones 400 grams
2. Eggplant 400 grams
3. Onions 2 medium
4. Tomato 1 small 
5. Green chilles 6
6. Ginger garlic paste 1Tbspn
7. Kashmiri red chilli powder 2Tspns
8. Turmeric powder 1/2 tspn
9. Salt to taste
10. Potatoes 1 big (optional)
11. Coriander leaves 1 bunch
12. Oil 1/2 cup

METHOD:

• Heat oil in a cooker, add onions and green chilles. Fry till the onions turn golden brown in color.
• Add ginger garlic,fry for few seconds then add in salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
• Add in chopped tomatoes,fry till the tomatoes turn mushy,add some water if the masala starts sticking to the bottom.
• Add the meat with about a cup of water and pressure cook for about 10-12 minutes.
• The meat is tender now,add in the cut green eggplant together with large chunks of potatoes.
• Add some more salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder with a cup of water.
• Cook till well done,or you can pressure cook again to 3 whistles.
• The consistency should me medium thick,Avoid stirring the gravy as you may make it mushy.
• Garnish with lots of coriander leaves.

Serve hot with Steamed rice,Flat bread.