Brinjal Masala

Ingredients:

• Brinjals - 4 medium cut into 1/4 inch thick long slices

• Onions - 2 medium chopped

• Tomatoes - 2 medium chopped

• Chilli-coriander powder - 2 tsp

• Turmeric powder - a pinch

• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp

• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

• Asafoetida - a pinch

• Tamarind paste - 1/4 tsp (optional)

• Oil - 3 tbsp

• Salt to taste

• Curry leaves - a few

**Method: ** Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds. Then, add the onions and saute till golden brown. Then. add the ginger garlic paste, saute for a while. Then add in the turmeric, chilli-coriander powder and asafoetida and fry well. To this add the brinjals and saute for a few minutes till the brinjals start wilting. Then, add in the tomatoes, salt and curry leaves and a little water and mix well. Allow the brinjals to cook well. Finally add in the tamarind paste and allow the mixture to come to a boil.

Goes well as a side dish for rice or rotis