Spicy Brinjal Gravy

• 200gm brinjal
• 2 onions
• 3 green chillies, chopped
• few peppercorns
• 5gm tamarind, soaked in hot water
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp cumin-fenugreek powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 3 tbsp oil
• salt to taste

Cut the brinjals lengthwise and soak them in hot water. Heat oil and add the seasonings. When the mustard splutters add onions, green chillies and pepper corns and fry them for a till the onions turn brown. Add the brinjals and fry them for 2-3 minutes. Add the tamarind water, cumin-fenugreek powder and salt and cook until the gravy is thick. Serve hot.