Begun Bhorta | TASTE

Ingredients

• ½ tsp salt, plus extra for sprinkling
• 1 lg large aubergine (eggplant), about 450 g (1 lb), trimmed and sliced into 2.5 cm (1 in) pieces
• 3 tbsp mustard oil or rapeseed oil mixed with 1 teaspoon English mustard, plus extra if needed 3 large dried red chillies 3 large garlic cloves, sliced
• 3 lg dried red chillies
• 3 lg garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 red onion, halved and finely sliced
• 1 green chilli (optional)
• a few fresh coriander (cilantro)
• sprigs, chopped