Vangi Masala (Baingan Masala)

Ingredients

• 4 small brinjals (eggplants), quartered
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 tbsp roasted peanut-sesame powder
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• Oil, coriander, salt

Method

1. Heat oil, shallow fry the brinjal pieces lightly until slightly softened; set aside.
2. In the same pan, saute onion till golden, add ginger-garlic paste, then tomato puree.
3. Add the peanut-sesame powder and chilli powder; cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the brinjal pieces back with a little water; cover and simmer till fully tender.
5. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or roti.