Achari Aloo Baingan

Ingredients :- 
1 tbs mustard or vegetable oil
1/2 tsp each cumin seeds, onion seeds (kala jeera or kalongi), fenugreek seeds (methi) and fennel seeds (saunf)
2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and shredded
1 tsp garlic chopped
1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
450 gm brinjal, washed and quartered
225 gm of potato, washed and cut into wedges
2 medium tomatoes, washed and cut into wedges
 lemon juice and salt to taste
freshly chopped coriander leaves to garnish


Recipe :-
Heat the oil and fry all the seeds till they splutter
Add the ginger,garlic, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder and fry for half a minute
Add the potatoes, mix well, add a spalsh of water and close and cook for 2 minutes.
Now add the brinjal and again cook for about 3 minutes
Now add the tomatoes and pour some hot water. Mix well. Close and cook on medium flame till the vegetables are tender.
Uncover and reduce the excess liquid over high flame or add some extra water, whiever is necessary.
Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice. Mix well and remove from gas.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.