Vankaya koora / Brinjal / Eggplant fry

Ingredients :

Poduvu Vankaya /long brinjal / eggplant : 1/2 kg (approx 1 lb)

Oil : 1 tbsp

chana dal : 2 tsp

urad dal : 1 tsp

mustard seeds : 1 tsp

cumin : 1 tsp

turmeric : 1/4 tsp

ginger-garlic paste : 1/2 tsp

onion : 1 cup chopped very small

curry leaves : few

corriander leaves : few

corriander powder : 1 tsp

green chillies : 5 or 6 chopped finely(reduce if u cant bear the hottness)

salt : to taste

Wash and cut the brinjals into long one inch strips. Put them in salt water to avoid discoloration. heat oil in a wide pan and add the mustard seeds. Allow them to crackle. Add in the chana dal, urad dal, cumin, curry leaves, turmeric, green chillies and fry for a minute. Now add the finely chopped onions and when they become translucent add in the ginger garlic paste and fry till the onions attain a brown color. Add the brinjal pieces and cook till they are tender. Add in salt and keep mixing in between. Also add the corriander powder and switch off the stove. Serve hot garnished with corriander leaves along with rice or chapatis.