Bihari Baingan Bharta Recipe | Authentic Bihari-Style Roasted Eggplant

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants (about 2 lbs total)
• 3 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black salt
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon ghee (for finishing)