BAINGAN FRY...

RECIPE:

Ingr:

Brinjals                        400 gm
Onion                          1
Tomatoes                   3
Garlic                          5
Curry leaves             1 sprig
Coriander leaves      1 sprig
Fennel                       2 tsp
Cumin                       1/2 tsp
Mustard                     1/2 tsp
Urad dal                     1/2 tsp
Chana dal                  1/2 tsp
Turmeric                   1/4 tsp
Coriander pd             1 tbsp
Chilli pd                     1 tsp
Sesame oil                3 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Cut brinjals into big cubes and immerse in water to avoid discolouring.
2. Chop onion, tomatoes, garlic finely.
3. Heat oil in a pan and put in mustard; on crackling add fennel, cumin and dals.
4. Now put in garlic, curry leaves and stir for a minute.
5. Add onions and fry to pink; put in tomatoes and saute for 2 mts.
6. Drain the brinjals and add to the mixture. Saute on medium flame for 5 mts.
7. Put turmeric, chilli pd, coriander pd, salt and mix well.
8. Reduce the flame and let it simmer for 10 mts.
9. Cook uncovered to keep the brinjals intact.
10. If necessary sprinkle little water to get the brinjals cooked.
11. When done, remove , sprinkle coriander leaves and serve as side dish.