Bhurta

Bhurta, vorta, bhorta, bharta or chokha is a lightly fried mixture of mashed vegetables (chakata) in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent.

Some variations of this dish are Baingan bhurta and Aloo bhurta.

Etymology
The word Bhurta is derived from the Sanskrit roots bhṛj (भृज्) and bhṛkta (भृक्त) which mean something which is roasted or fried. Thus bhurta refers to a spicy mash made from roasted, boiled or fried vegetables.

Ingredients
Bhurta recipes vary depending on the region and the vegetable(s) used. In general, the ingredients are as follows:
 * A vegetable, such as aloo (potato), baingan (eggplant), or karela (bitter melon)
 * Tamatar (tomato) or pyaz (onion)
 * Chaunk (Tempered spices)