Ingredients:

Brinjal - 4 Nos (Medium)
Onion - 1 No
Tomato - 1 No
Garlic flakes - 4 to 5 Nos
Fresh ginger - a small piece
Curry leaves - few
Sambar powder - 1 teaspoon
Pepper powder - 2 teaspoons
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Oil - 4 tablespoons
Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon
Jeera - 1 teaspoon

Method:

Chop the onion, ginger, garlic and tomatos finely. Cut the brinjal into medium size pieces.

In a kadai put the oil and when it is hot add mustard. When it pops up add jeera and fry for a second. Then add chopped onion and fry for a while. Then add curry leaves, garlic and ginger and fry. Add tomatos and brinjal and fry till the brinjal is soft. Sprinkle a handful of water. (No need to add water if the brinjal is fresh and tender). Keep the flame to low. Add sambar powder, turmeric and salt. Mix well and fry for few more seconds. Finally add the pepper powder and mix well.

You can increase or decrease the pepper powder according to your taste.