Brinjal Curry

Ingredients :

Brinjal - 1lb
Urad Dal -1/2 tsp
Channa Dal - 1tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Red Chillies - 1
Turmeric Powder - a pinch
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coconut
Salt
Gingely Oil(Prefered)-3tsp
Curry leaves
         
How to Cook:

--Chop the brinjal and Keep it ready

--Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard ,urad dal ,channa dal. Once they start spluttering add red chillies.Then add the chopped brinjal

--Add turmeric powder ,salt,add red chilli powder,asafoetida..Cover it with a lid and let it cook well for few mins.If its well cooked u can see the vegetables turn light brown.

--Stir well.Now dont cover the pan..Add some 1/2 tsp oil ,Add coconut and mix well.

--Serve hot with rice and Sambar or rasam
 
Tips:
 
--After chopping the brinjal,put it in water until u start cooking(This is to avoid brinjal turning black color-Which is nothing but oxidation)