Brinjal (Eggplant) Curry

Brinjal or Eggplant is used to make a lot of dishes in South India. This brinjal curry can be eaten with rice, rotis or any other form of Indian bread.

You need:

1. Brinjal (Eggplant) - 500 g
2. Onions - 2 
3. Coconut (grated) - 1 tbsp
4. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
6. Channa Dal - 1 tsp
7. Urd Dal - 1 tsp
8. Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
9. Rasam Powder
10. Curry Leaves
11. Coriander Leaves
12. Cooking Oil
13. Salt

 All you need to do is:

1. Take a pan. Put 3 tsp oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, channa dal, urd dal, turmeric powder, curry leaves and sliced onions.
2. Fry the onions until it becomes translucent, add the chopped brinjal and fry for a minute.
3. Add water, rasam powder, grated coconut and salt.
4. Once the brinjals are cooked, add coriander leaves and serve.   

Tip: As you chop brinjals, put the cut pieces into the water to prevent the brinjals from turning black.