Bangladeshi style Aubergine

   When we think of Aubergine, recipes like Bharwa Baingan or Baingan ka Bharta come to our minds immediately.
      But this recipe is very unique. It goes equally well with rice, chapati or bajra/jowar roti.
      I have learnt this recipe from one of my Bangladeshi friend who is an excellent cook.

Ingredients and Recipe -
Big Aubergine 1
Red onion 1
Garlic 3/4 cloves
Green chillies 2/3
Bay leaf 1
Oil 3tbsp
Red chilly powder, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt as per taste
Garam masala 1tsp

      First of all, slice the Aubergine in approx 1.5" slices. Place them in a plate and sprinkle salt, turmeric, coriander and cumin powder and red chilly powder on it. Cover with a cling film and leave to marinate for nearly an hour.
     Meanwhile peel and chop the garlic. Chop the onion. Slit the green chillies lengthwise.
       When the aubergine slices are marinated for nearly an hour, heat oil in a wide frying pan. Place the aubergines with the spiced side down. Put the same spices on the top side. Cover the pan and leave it on a low flame for 3/4 min.
       Take the lid off and turn the aubergine slices. Cover the pan again and let it cook for furthe 2/3 min.
We are not going to cook the aubergine slices completely at this stage.
   Make sure that the shape of the slices remains intact.
    Now in another pan, heat the remaining oil. Add bay leaf, add chopped garlic. When the garlic turns golden brown, add slit green chillies and onion. Saute till the onion becomes translucent. Now add the aubergine slices, a pinch of salt and Garam masala. Mix well and cook for a minute.
       Take out the curry in a serving dish and garnish with chopped coriander.

    This curry tastes amazing with hot Basmati rice, a piece of lemon sqeezed on top and green chilly to add the zing!!