Stir-Fry Brinjal with Ketchup

1 large brinjal, halved and sliced

4 garlic pods, sliced thin

1 medium sized onion, sliced

2 tomatoes, diced

2 inch ginger, grated

1 tsp mustard seeds

1-2 tsps turmeric powder 

1tbsp Ketchup

2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise 

A pinch of chili powder 

Method

Saute onions and garlic, once golden, add mustard seeds, and let them pop.

Add turmeric, ginger and stir fry for 2-3 mins

Add tomatoes and let them cook on low flame. In 6 mins add the brinjal slices and chilies. After a few minutes add the ketchup.

Keep stirring occasionally, fluctuate heat and allow the water to evaporate and oil to ooze out. 

Best with rice, ghee, podi and papada.