garam masala Cumin seeds Baingan Bharta is best served with bajra roti, known in Gujarati households as bajri na rotla. Other Indian flatbreads that work are whole wheat chapatis or plain paratha.

If you love aubergine curries, try my Brinjal Bhaji, Aloo Baingan and Gujarati Ringan Bateta nu Shaak. Baby aubergines aka ravaiya round or long ones – look for eggplants that have a glossy skin ...