Vankaya Allam Koora/ Eggplant With Ginger Twist

Difficulty Rating 2 (Special Ingredients needed)

1 Large, Fat Eggplant (Wash and dice in to pieces)
3 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste
¼ tsp Turmeric

Seasoning:
½ tsp Mustard seed
1 tsp Chana Dal (optional)
½ tsp Urad dal (optional)
1-2 sprig Curry leaves (optional)

Smash with a pestle until smoothly:
1 inch Ginger
5-6 Green chillies (optional)

1. Heat oil on medium flame.
2. Add the seasoning ingredients in the order listed. Wait until the dal becomes light golden color. Add curry leaves once it is fried
3. Add eggplant pieces , increase the heat to medium-high mix well, cover with a lid and cook until half cooked.
4. Remove the lid, add turmeric and salt to taste cook until eggplant are fully cooked.
5. Now add smashed ginger and green chili paste, mix well cook for 1 min and serve.
6. Serve this with Rice, Dal, Rasam, Yoghurt and Ghee on side.