Smoke the Eggplants

1. Pierce each eggplant several times.
2. Roast on the Egg at 375–400°F.
3. Cook until completely collapsed and charred.
4. Usually:
5. 30–45 minutes
6. Cool enough to handle.
7. Remove skin and roughly mash flesh.

Finish the Bharta

1. Heat oil or ghee.
2. Add: cumin seeds
3. Cook 30 seconds.
4. Add: ginger, garlic, chili
5. Cook 1 minute.
6. Add: tomatoes, coriander, turmeric, salt
7. Cook until tomatoes break down.
8. Add: eggplant
9. Cook 5–10 minutes.
10. Finish with: garam masala, lemon juice, cilantro