Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      medium        large seedless brinjals
   1      large         onion finely chopped
   1      large         tomato grated
     1/2  teaspoon      ginger & garlic ground
     1/2                lemon
   1      tablespoon    coriander chopped
   1      teaspoon      red chilli powder
     1/2  teaspoon      dhania -- (coriander seed)
                        -- powder
     1/2  teaspoon      grated coconut
     1/2  teaspoon      garam masala
                        salt to taste
   3      tablespoons   oil

Preparation:

Choose healthy firm brinjals. Hold over a direct flame with stalk. Turn and evenly burn till skin is charred. Repeat for other brinjal. Cool a bit. Hold under running water and gently scrape skin. Remove stalks, put brinjal in a large bowl. Mash well. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add ginger garlic, stir. Add onions, stir fry till pink. Add tomatoes, all dry masalas, simmer till oil separates. Add lemon juice, coconut, brinjals, coriander and salt. Stir, simmer till oil separates again. Garnish with coriander, serve hot with parathas, etc. Making time: 20 minutes Makes: 4 servings Shelflife: fresh or freeze for further use.