Vegan Baingan Bharta (roasted eggplant) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2-3 large eggplants
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 14.5 oz canned tomatoes (or 2 cups fresh tomatoes), diced
• 1 tbsp. ginger, minced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. red chili powder or red chili pepper flakes
• 2 tsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds (optional)
• Salt to taste