BAINGAN (EGGPLANT) SALAN

INGREDIENTS
Baingan/Egg Plant                  1 medium size
Tomatoes chopped                  2 cups
Onions Chopped                     1 cup
Green chilies chopped            1 TBSP
Green coriander chopped        3 TBSP
Yogurt  (plain)                         1/2 cup
Cumin seeds                            1 tsp
Red chilies                               1/2 tsp
Tumeric powder                      1/2 tsp
Garam Masala powder            1/2 tsp
Garlic & ginger paste              1 tsp
Olive/ corn oil                         2 cups


METHOD
1. Put 1-1/2 cup oil in a wide pan on stove over medium high heat.
2. Cut the egg plant in round slices, 1/2 inch thick & fry them till golden brown in color.
3. Take 1/2 cup oil in another pan & fry onions till golden brown then add chopped tomatoes, garlic      ginger paste & all spices till  the oil separates.
4. Add the fried egg plant in layers & lightly mix with rest of  the vegetables.
5. Spread a layer of yogurt, green chilies & coriander on top of  egg plant.
6. Cover the pan & cook for at least 30-45 minutes till  the oil separates.

TIP
Serve with Naan or white rice.
To get sour taste, add more tomatoes or pomegranate seeds while cooking.