Ingredients:

• 200 g – Brinjal
• Potato: 1 medium about 50 g
• 1 – tomato, chopped
• 4 Cloves – garlic, shredded
• 1 bunch – coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/4 tsp – Cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp – Sugar
• 4 tsp – oil
• Chilli powder and salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and cut the brinjal into about 2-inch x 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Peel, wash and cut the potato into 1-inch x 1/4-inch pieces.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan, add cumin seeds to splutter.
4. Lower heat.
5. Add garlic first, stir for a few seconds and then add potato, stir well till brown.
6. Increase heat.
7. Add brinjal, after stirring for a few seconds, add salt, sugar, chilli and turmeric powder.
8. Stir well.
9. Lower heat, cover to simmer for 2 minutes or till the veg. is tender.
10. Uncover, add tomato and coriander leaves and let it dry, stirring occasionally.
11. Serve hot with rice or chapatti.

Recipe courtesy of Krishna Datta