Ingredients

• 250 gm - brinjal
• 30 gms - coriander seeds
• 25 gms - groundnut seeds
• 15 gms - sesame seeds
• some curry leaves
• 1 tsp - turmeric
• salt to taste
• Oil for frying brinjals
• 2-3 gms - asafoetida (or depending on the liking)
• red chilli powder, according to taste
• 1 tsp - mustard and cumin seeds for seasoning

How to Make Sauteed Baingan Masala

• Roast coriander seeds, ground nut seeds and sesame seeds separately and powder them in a mixer separately.
• Mix the three powders together in a bowl or plate and keep it aside.
• Cut the brinjal in a required shape and size.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and the asafoetida powder.
• Once the mustard splutters, add turmeric powder, curry leaves and cut brinjals, salt and mix thoroughly.
• Allow it to cook for 10-15 minutes.
• See that the oil forms a layer to the sides of the pan.
• Once brinjals are cooked, add the powder of coriander, groundnut and sesame seeds and mix it evenly to spread to all the brinjals.
• It is rich in protein and can be had with rice or chapatis.