Brinjal                       : 7 nos.

Chilli pdr                  : 2 tsp

Coriander pdr           : 1 tsp

Turmeric pdr            :1/4tsp

Shallots                    : 6 nos

Garlic                       : 10 cloves

Oil as required

Salt to taste

Method:

Grind chilli pdr, coriander pdr,shallots along with salt and turmeric to make a coarse paste.

Cut the brinjals into four, don't seperate it, It should be fried whole.Put it in water to avoid discoloration.

Take the brinjal from water and  marinate the brinjal with the masala paste, especially inside the slit and keep aside.

Take a non stick kadai, add oil and put the brinjals to this and fry this in a reduced flame.  Remove from fire when the brinjal is covered with the masala, garnish with curry leaves!