Brinjal chana dal curry

Ingredients :

• Brinjals                    1/2kg
• Chanadal                 150 gms
• Onion                       1
• Ginger garlic paste    1 tsp
• Curry leaves             2 sprigs
• Turmeric powder       1/4 tsp
• Red chilli powder      1 tsp
• Salt                         to tatse
• Garam masala         1/4 tsp
• Oil                          3 tbsp
• Green chillies          2 to 3
• Cilantro chopped     fist full

Method:

1. Wash and cut brinjals into cubes and keep in salted water. 
2. Soak chanadal in water for atleast half an hour. 
3. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions,chillies.
4. Saute them till soft and add turmeric, curry leaves, ginger garlic paste,chana dal and red chilli powder and saute for two minutes more. 
5. Now add  brinjal pieces and salt . Mix well and cover with lid. Cook till water evaporates. Now add a cup of water and cook on medium heat. After the brinjal pieces and dal are cooked , add garam masala powder and finally garnish with cilantro