Eggplant with "curry powder"

Ingredients:
Eggplant (small, quartered) - 1/2 kilo
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Salt - to taste
Oil - 3-4 tsp

Dry roast and grind the following into a fine powder:
Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
Udad dal - 1 tsp
Chana dal - 1 tsp
Dried red chilies - 4
Asafoetida - a pinch
Dry roast separately and add to the above powder and coarse grind:
White sesame seeds - 1

Time (Prep+cook): 15 min
Servings: 4-5

Method:
Heat oil in a pan, add the eggplant pieces, salt and turmeric powder and sautée. Cook covered on a low flame until 3/4th done (about 5-7 minutes). Sprinkle the ground powder gradually, mixing well. Continue tossing the mixture for about 5 min so that the powder mixes well with the eggplant pieces. Cook for about ten minutes. Serve hot with white rice or chapatis.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan
Source: Mom's recipe