Spicy Eggplant

Ingredients

1/2 Kg Indian Eggplant (cut lengthwise)
2 medium Onions
2 Tomatoes

For Masala:

1 tbsp Channa Dal (Besan Dal)
1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
2 Cloves
2 Elaichi
A bit of Cinnamon
A few Peppercorns
3-4 flakes of Garlic
A small piece of Ginger
2 Tbsp of Oil
Red Chilli Powder
Turmeric Powder
1/4 cup Water
Salt to taste.
Coriander leaves (chopped)

Method:

1. First heat a kadhai roast all the ingredients for the masala.
2. Separately in another pan add 1 tsp of oil and fry the onions.
3. Grind the masala along with the onions and tomatoes in a blender to form a fine paste.
4. Now add oil to a kadhai and add the ground masala. Fry for about 5 minutes.
5. Then add the pieces of eggplant and add turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt. After about 7-8 minutes add water and cook on a medium flame till done.
6. Before serving, garnish with coriander leaves.

This sabji can be served with plain Rice as well as Parathas or Rotis.