8-10 small baingan (brinjal)
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp ginger paste
8-10 curry leaves
2 onions, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
3 tbsp tamarind
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped finely

Chatpate Baingan

1. Wash the brinjal and wipe it dry. Make 4 slits along the length of the brinjal, taking care to keep stern intact.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the brinjal for 4-5 minutes. Drain excess oil and keep aside.
3. Heat another 3 tbsp of oil in the same pan and fry the onion until golden brown. Also add ginger paste, curry leaves and fry for 4-5 minutes. Then add tomatoes and fry until oil separates.
4. Now add chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, tamarind pulp and fry for few more minutes.
5. To this curry, add fried brinjal, coriander leaves and cook until the brinjal is tender.
6. Serve hot with chapaties or pulao rice.
   Serves: 4
   Preparation time: 30-35 minutes