Ingredients :
* 1 large brinjal
* 2 tablespoons oil
* 1 pinch asafoetida
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
* 1 large onion
* 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
* 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
* 1 teaspoon green chillies
* 1 large chopped tomatoes
* 1 teaspoon chilli powder
* turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon
* garam masala garam masala
* salt
Method :
Wash and wipe the brinjal. Roast it over direct flame for a few minutes or fry the brinjals by making incision to the brinjal with knief turning it often so that it cooks evenly.
Roast till the brinjal shrinks, blackens and starts peeling off.
Cool,peel and mash the brinjal. Heat the oil in a pan.
Add the asafoetida and cummin seeds and saute till the seeds are light brown in colour.
Add 1/2 the chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies.
Saute on a low flame for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add the chopped tomato, mashed brinjal, chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.
Cook covered on a low flame for about 5 minutes.Mash the brinjal thoroughly with the
back of a ladle and add the remaining onion. Cook uncovered on a high flame for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add the garam masala and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and green chillies.
