Baingan Ka Bharta: Smoky and Spiced Eggplant

Baingan Ka Bharta: Smoky and Spiced Eggplant was pinched from <a href="http://www.ecurry.com/blog/indian/curries/dry/baingan-ka-bharta-smoky-and-spiced-eggplant-mash/" target="_blank">www.ecurry.com.</a>
INGREDIENTS
4 long eggplants (the Asian kind, Chinese or Japanese – medium sized)
2.5 tablespoon oil, divided
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3/4 cup diced onions (do not chop them too small – about 1/4 inch squares are good)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3-5 hot chili peppers (remove membrane and seeds if you do not like it spicy – the peppers are vital for flavor)
3/4 cup chopped or grated fresh tomatoes – adjust amount to taste. The more tomato you use, the bharta will be a bit tart and reddish in color
1/2 tablespoon julienned fresh ginger
salt to taste
3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder/cayenne/paprika
1/2 cup shelled/frozen peas (optional)
a lot of fresh cilantro/coriander leaves, chopped
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