Brinjal with Peanut Gravy

Ingredients :

• Small purple brinjal - 6 to 8
• Medium size onion - 2 [ peel and chopped ]
• Red tomatoes - 2 big chopped
• Peanuts - 11/2 cup [ fried ]
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - as required
• Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves - little

For seasoning :

• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Method :

Roast peanuts with skin and keep aside. When its become cool, grind in a mixer to a smooth powder. Then  in  same  kadai,  add  oil. When the oil becomes hot add seasoning  once its splutter  add  chopped onion then slit brinjal and stir for 5 minutes. Then add cut tomatoes.  Saute till all are done. Keep the flame low. Now add ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric and salt. Now mix the peanut powder along with required water. Cook for 10 minutes more in low flame. Garnish with coriander leaves.  You can do this with ridge gourd also. Serve with roti, and steamed rice.