Rinse the bringals well. Dry them, remove the stem and slit into half but do not cut at the end.

Heat the 1 tsp oil in a pan on low flame and roast the coriander seed, cumin seeds, groundnut, sesame seeds,grated coconut, poppy seeds well. Switch off the gas. Let it cool down. Grind it into the fine paste. Keep aside.

Now heat the oil in a pan. Add brinjal and fry it well. Then keep aside.

In the same pan add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,asafoetida and stir well.

Then add slit green chillies, curry leaves, turmeric powder and sauté.

Now add ginger garlic paste, onion paste and fry well till the raw smell goes off.

Add ground paste and sauté till the oil separates. Add green peas,red chilli powder, tamarind pulp, jaggery,water and salt. Stir well.

Now add fried bringal and cook for 5 minutes.

Switch off the gas. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.