Eggplant (Vankaya) gravy curry

Ingredients:

For Gravy:

Sesame seeds- 2Tbsp.
Dry Red chillies-4
Peanuts- 3Tbsp.
Coriander seeds-1Tbsp.
Cumin seeds-1tsp.
Grated coconut-1Tbsp.
Poppy seeds-1 1/2 tsp.

Dry roast all above ingredients grind into a powder.

Medium size diced Eggplants- 3cups
Finely diced onions-1 cup
Cumin seeds-1tsp.
Oil-3Tbsp.
Curry leaves-Few
Chopped Cilantro(Coriander leaves)-2Tbsp.
Salt-1tsp. or as per taste
Turmeric-1/2tsp.
Red pepper powder-1/2tsp.

Method:

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and curry leaves and add diced onions, turmeric and saute for few minutes or onions are clear. Add diced eggplants and salt, mix everything together and cook for 10 minutes or until done. Add above masala powder and red pepper powder mix well and add 1/2 cup water and cook for 2-3 minutes and add chopped cilantro at the end. Serve hot with Rice.

Note: If you like to make dry curry, avoid adding water. Zucchini, Yellow squash,Beera kaya(Turai),Sora kaya(Lauki),Bell peppers can be prepared in same manner.