Baingan ka Bharta

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 2 lbs / 850 g) eggplants
• 1½ Tbsp (22 ml) avocado oil, plus more for rubbing the eggplants
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp (9 g) minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1 green chile, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• Large pinch of salt
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1½ tsp ground coriander
• 1 cup (225 g) chopped tomatoes
• Salt for seasoning
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ to 1 Tbsp (6 to 12 g) sugar, or to taste
• Lime juice for finishing
• Fresh cilantro for garnish