Channa Baingan masala

Ingredients

Black chickpeas - 1/2 cup

Violet Brinjals - 3-4

Onion 1 medium

Garlic 3 pods

Tomato Paste 1/2 cup

Sambhar Powder 2 tsp

Salt as required

Oil 1 tsp

Coriander leaves few spring

Method

Soak channa over night. Pressure cook till it becomes soft.

 Slice brinjals and onions lengthwise.
 Peel and drop garlic into small pieces.
 Heat oil in a frying pan and stir fry garlic followed by onions.
 When it turns golden, add sliced brinjals.
 Fry in medium flame, till brinjal becomes soft.
 Add tomato puree, boiled channa, (strain water and put channa alone) salt and sambar powder.
 Cook till dry and then add  coriander leaves.
 Mix well and serve as a side dish with rice or chapathi