Aubergine Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

Aubergine            - 1

Mushroom           - 200g

Onion                   - 1

Tomato                 - 1

Curry Leaves        - few

Green Chilli          - 1

Coriander Powder -  2 tsp

Cumin Powder      - 1 tsp

Chilli Powder        - 3/4 tsp

Cumin Seeds         - 1/4 tsp

Coriander Leaves  - 2 tblsp

Salt                        - to taste

Oil                         - 2tsp

Method

• Prick aubergine with a fork and microwave in high for eight minutes turning in between.The colour would have changed and it would be ready by now.Cut into two and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.Set it aside.
                                  
     
• Heat oil in a pan,splutter cumin seeds,add curry leaves,green chilli,onion,salt and saute for a while.Now add the chopped mushrooms and saute for a while.Add the spice powders and tomatoes.
                                    
     
• Add a cup of water and the aubergine and cook on medium flame for further ten minutes,garnish with coriander leaves and serve with chappathi.
                               
     

Little Words

• Aubergine can be wrapped with foil and baked in preheated oven for 45 min.
• It can be smoked in the gas flame if using small ones.
• A good combo for rotis.