Ingredients:

• Brinjal (medium) – 6 to 8 (cut into 4 pieces)
• finely chopped Onion – 2 
• finely chopped Tomato – 2 
• Green chillies – 2 
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
• Oil or Ghee – 3 tbsp
• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
• Curry leaves – 6–8

For Masala base:

• Roasted peanuts – 2 tbsp (ground to powder)
• Sesame Seeds -2 tbsp (ground to powder)
• Fresh coconut paste – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1 ½ tsp
• Cumin 
• Powder – ½ tsp
• Garam Masala – ½ tsp
• Butter – 1 tsp
• Salt to Taste

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Process:

1. Prepare the Brinjals – Wash, cut/slit, and keep in salt water for 10 minutes (to avoid discoloration).
2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, and green chillies.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté till golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes away.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, chilli powder, coriander, and cumin powder. Cook till tomatoes turn mushy.
6. Mix in peanut powder, Sesame Seeds powder, coconut paste for a rich masala base.
7. Add Brinjals and Stir well, cover, and cook on medium flame for 10–12 minutes until Brinjals are soft. Add water for consistency.
8. Add Garam Masala, adjust salt, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot with Steamed Rice, Roti, or Pulao.