Baigan aur Tamaatar

Ingredients

 * ½ lbs eggplant
 * 2 tbsp ghee
 * 1 small onion, chopped finely
 * 1 garlic clove, sliced
 * ½ tsp turmeric
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1 x 1" cinnamon stick
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ¾ tsp cayenne pepper
 * 1 slices ½" thick fresh ginger
 * 2 medium tomatoes
 * 1 tsp garam masala

Directions

 * 1) Wash and slice aubergines.
 * 2) Heat ghee and saute the onion and garlic when hot for 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 3) Add turmeric, bay leaf and cinnamon stick and saute for a further 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
 * 4) Stir in sliced eggplant.
 * 5) Add salt, cayenne and ginger.
 * 6) Blend together well.
 * 7) Cook for 10 minutes.
 * 8) Add tomatoes, cover pot and cook for another 10 minutes.
 * 9) Sprinkle with garam masala and serve.
 * 10) Be careful not to overcook otherwise it will go very mushy.