Ingredients:

• 500 gms baingan ( brinjal /eggplant)

• 1 big onion chopped finely

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1/ 2 tbsp jaggery

• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

• some chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

• salt as per taste

Ingredients for Green Masala :

• 1/4 cup peanuts

• 1 tbsp white til ( sesame)

• 1/2 tbsp jeera ( cumin seeds )

• 1 tbsp whole coriander seeds

• 1 inch ginger

• 2 pods garlic

• 3-4 green chillies

• 1/2 cup coriander leaves

Method:

1. Wash and chop the baingan into medium thickness long pieces and put them in salt water for 10-15 minutes.

2. Dry roast for few seconds first the peanut then add the til, jeera and coriander seeds . Allow it to cool.

3. In a grinder jar add the roasted ingredients and grind in pulse mode then add the ginger, garlic, chilles and coriander leaves and again grind in pulse mode only till u get a coarse mixture. Remove and keep aside.

4. In a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and sauté the onions till soft and translucent. Then add the turmeric and baingan. Cover and cook on low flame stirring at intervals till it is 80% cooked.

5. Add the green masala , salt, jaggery and 1 cup water. Cover and cook on low flame till the baingan are fully cooked. Add the garam masala and lemon juice.

6. Remove in a serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves.

Enjoy this yummy sabzi with chapati , rice or parathas.