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4 Small brinjals or Bittergourd
2 Tomatoes
2 tbsp dhania powder
1 tsp Garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp red chili powder
Salt as per taste
4 tbsp Oil or Ghee
1/2 bunch Cilantro
1 chopped onion
4 cloves of garlic

DIRECTIONS:

Take a deep bottom pan or kadai(non-stick).

Add oil and fry chopped onion and crushed garlic.

Stir the onion till the color changes into light brown.

Slit the brinjals vertically without cutting the crown of brinjal.

After cutting the brinjals immediately add it to the kadai.

Add turmeric,red chili powder, salt, dhania powder, garam masala and tomatoes and stir it.

Cover the kadai with a perforated lid and let it cook without adding water.

After the brinjals are done add chopped cilantro.

Serve this dish with chapatti or puri.