BAINGAN BHAJI ..

RECIPE:

Ingr:

Brinjals                         1/2 kg
Onions                           2
Tomatoes                      2
Garlic                             3 cloves
Gr chillies                      7 - 8
Tamarind                       lemon sized
Moong dal                     1/2 cup 
Turmeric                        1/4 tsp
Coriander seeds           1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds               1/2 tsp
Urad dal                          1/2 tsp
Chana dal                        1/2 tsp
Hing                                 a pinch
Curry leaves                   a sprig
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and soak moong daal for 20 mts.   
2. Cut brinjal into big wedges and keep immersed in water to avoid oxidation.
3. Cut onion and tomatoes into big cubes .
4. In a cooker place all the ingredients & seasonings except the tempering ones.
5. Pour 2 cups hot water (till all get immersed), check for taste and place cooker on medium heat.
6. Allow for the 1st whistle, reduce heat, simmer it for 5 mts.
7. Remove cooker, cool it ; mash the mixture coarsely ( like bhartha) .
8. Temper it with mustard, urad dal, chana dal, hing and curry leaves.
9. Serve hot with rice or roti.