Begun Pora(Charred Brinjal Appetizer)

Begun Pora

Ingredients :

Brinjals...........................................................................4,large

Youghurt.........................................................................4 tbsp

Onion,chopped................................................................1

Green Chillies,chopped.....................................................3

Fresh Green Coriander,chopped.......................................2 tbsp

Cumin Seeds,roasted&powdered.....................................1/2 tbsp

Salt..................................................................................as per taste

Method :

Char the brinjals and skin them.Place them in a bowl.

Mash them with youghurt, chopped onion, chopped green chillies and green coriander.

Add salt as per taste.

Sprinkle the roasted and powdered cumin seeds on top and serve.

In Bengal, this is a dish that is often served at lunch as well as on the dinner table. Many a times  a  little raw mustard oil is added as well. Unlike the North Indian variety this one is not cooked ....all ingredients are raw.