STIR FRIED BRINJALS

Method:

300 grms long brinjals cut lengthwise, about 1 ½ inches long.
3 pips of garlic sliced
1 big red onion sliced
1 tsp mango powder
½ tsp sambar powder
1 tbs roasted channa dal powdered
½ tsp cumin roasted and powdered
Salt to taste

2 tsp oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 dry red chillie cut into pieces

Method:

Heat oil in a wok, add in the mustard seeds.
Let it splutter, add in the curry leaves and red chillie.
Sauté well, add in the onions, sliced garlic and sauté till
the onions are lightly brown.

Now add in the cut brinjals, sauté well in the oil. Add salt.
Sprinkle little water, close with a lid and let it cook for a minute.
Remove the lid and stir slowly, cook on medium heat, until
the brinjals are cooked. Do not over cook them.

Now add in the powdered channa dal and cumin powder.
Mix well, cook for a minute and remove.
Serve as a side dish.