Baingan Choka with a Twist( Aubergene-red pepper salsa)

Baingan Choka

One summer evening , sitting on our patio, grilling some corn, boots & coco frolicking away.

Summer breeze brushes a nostalgic moment of roasted aubergene.

Remembering Choka times from yester years in Orissa. .. So heres to those delicious moments with an american twist.

Prep up :

Roast one Red pepper, 2 tomatoes, 1 eggplant, 2-3 long green & red green chillies.

Separately  Finely chop 1 onion , half an inch ginger, cilantro ( small bunch ), 1 or 2 thai green chillies ( optional )

In a blender coarsely blend roasted pepper n chillies with their roasted skin.

Peel eggplant and mash both tomatoes and egg plant in a bowl. Add the other chopped ingredients.

Add 2/3 teaspoon mustard oil, salt & lots of lemon juice to taste.

 Finally add half a tsp of red chilly powder and less than half tsp of roasted cumin powder.

Taste the heavenly delight !!