Baigan aur Tamaatar

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1/2 	lbs  	Eggplant
 * 2 	tbsp 	ghee
 * 1 	small 	Onion, chopped finely
 * 1 ea garlic cloves, sliced
 * 1/2 	tsp 	turmeric
 * 1 ea bay leaf
 * 1 ea 1" cinnamon stick
 * 1/2 	tsp 	salt
 * 3/4 	tsp 	cayenne pepper
 * 1 	slice 	½" fresh ginger
 * 2 	med 	tomatoes
 * 1 	tsp 	garam masala

Directions
1 	Wash & slice aubergines.

2 	Heat ghee & saute the Onion & garlic when hot for 2 to 3 minutes.

3 	Add turmeric, bay leaf & cinnamon stick & saute for a further 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

4 	Stir in sliced Eggplant.

5 	Add salt, Cayenne & ginger.

6 	Blend together well.

7 	Cook for 10 minutes.

8 	Add tomatoes, cover pot & cook for another 10 minutes.

9 	Sprinkle with garam masala & serve.

10 	Be careful not to overcook otherwise it will go very mushy.