Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 250 grams eggplants
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons urad dal
  • 2 teaspoons chana dal
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • salt (to taste)

Instruction

  • Rinse and wipe the brinjals gently. Chop them into big cubes and place in salted water until use.
  • heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. Temper with mustard seeds, urad dal and chana dal. Also add peanuts and fry till the lentils turn golden.
  • Drain water from chopped eggplants and add to the tempered ingredients. Saute and mix well.
  • Season with salt, turmeric powder and chili powder. Mix well.
  • Cook in medium flame, keeping the pan open for 12-15 minutes.
  • The eggplants should get cooked well and dry. Once done, remove from flame and serve with rice.