200g – brinjal
2 – onions, medium
2 – tomato, medium
6 – green chillies
1/4 tsp – mustard seeds
1/2 tsp – urad dal
1/4 tsp – cumin/jeera
8 – curry patta leaves
2 tsp – chopped coriander
1 to 2 tsp – oil
A pinch – turmeric powder/haldi
Salt
1/2 tsp – tamarind paste (if using hybrid tomato) (optional)

Method:

1.Cut brinjal, tomato and onions into big pieces.
2.Cut chillies into 2 to 3 pieces.
3.Cook them in a little water along with salt and haldi till soft but not mushy.
4.Remove and drain the liquid if any and mash them with the back of a laddle.
5.Prepare tempering and pour over mashed vegetable mix.
6.Add tamarind paste, drained liquid, stir and keep on fire for 2 min under sim.
7.Add chopped coriander before removing.
8.Can be served with plain rice/dosa/poori/chapathi.
9.This is an easy, tasty and quick preparation with minimum amount of oil.