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Wash the eggplant and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
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Apply few drops of oil over the skin, rub it with the help of fingers.
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Now make cuts in the eggplant with knife so that eggplant don't get burst in microwave.
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Now cook the baingan(eggplant) in microwave on high for 10 minutes.
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Once they become tender transfer them to plate.
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To infuse a smoky flavour heat a charcoal on medium flame till it becomes red hot.
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Place the charcoal in pan, put a clove on the hot charcoal and pour oil.
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Coal starts smoking. Put the lid on quickly to capture all the smoke.
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Let it covered for at least 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile let's prepare takda for baingan bharta.
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Place a another pan on medium heat, add oil.
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Once oil gets heat up, add cumin seeds.
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Let them crackle for few seconds.
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Add chopped garlic, saute till gets golden in color.
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Take the skin off and mash it little bit with the help of fork.
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In garlic cumin mixture, add chopped onion and asafoetida.
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Saute till they become translucent. Don't let them brown.
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Add the chopped tomatoes.
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Cook the mixture on medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
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Add red chili powder, coriander powder and salt. Saute for few seconds.
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Then add eggplant and saute for 4-5 minutes.
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Baingan bharta is ready to serve.
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Garnish with coriander leaves.