Ingredients: 

• 6 long eggplant  

• 3 - 4 tbsp oil 

• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds 

• Few curry leaves 

• 2 onions   

• 1 tsp turmeric powder 

• Salt to taste 

• 1 tsp garam masala 

• 3 tbsp sambar powder 

• 3 tbsp lemon juice 

• 3 tbsp coconut powder  

Method:   

1. Wash, and cut the eggplant lengthwise 2 to 3 cm long pieces.  

2. Next, heat the oil in a frying pan.  

3. Add in mustard seeds and let them splutter.  

4. Add sesame seeds and let them splitter. 

5. Next, curry leaves and sauté, add onion and cook for 2 minutes.  

6. Add turmeric and salt, stir well.   

7. Add in eggplant and give a quick mix, cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat.  

8. Now add garam masala, sambar powder and mix well. 

9. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes, then add lemon juice and coconut powder. 

10. Stir well and serve it with hot steaming rice or chapati, roti or naan.