Baingan Bharta

1 large Eggplant, about 1lb 1 tbsp oil 4-5 cloves of Garlic 1 inch piece of Ginger, peeled 1 Serrano or Jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 1 large Onion, diced Tomato 2 med, diced or 14 oz can, drained 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1 tsp Cumin seeds 1.5 tsp Coriander powder 1/2 tsp Cumin powder 1 tsp Garam masala Salt and pepper to taste Rub Eggplant with oil and pierce it with a knife. Place it on a cook sheet in oven at 350 until skin is black and eggplant is collapsing. Purée garlic and ginger in a blender, add a little water if necessary to form a paste. Sauté cumin seed in oil oven medium high heat for about 1 minute. Add onion and sauté until it starts to get some color on it., about 7-10 minutes Add garlic/ ginger mixture and sautéed for about a minute. Add pepper, tomatoes and the rest of the spices and sauté until tomatoes start to break down. Dice roasted eggplant and add to onion and spice mixture. Cook until eggplant pieces are mostly broker drown, about 10. -20 minutes. Add water if necessary. Salt and Pepper to taste.