Pammi's Masala baingan

Masala baingan:
Ingredients:
1.Brinjal(small ones)-12
2.Tomato(chopped)-1(big)
3.Asafoetida(hing)-1/4th tsp
3.Green chillies-5
4.Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
5.Chilli powder-1 tsp
6.Cumin powder-1 tsp
7.Coriander powder-1 tsp
8.Plain curd-1/2 cup
9.Sugar n salt to taste
10.Oil-4tbsp
11.Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
12.Fenugreek seeds-1/2tsp
13.Bay leaf -1
14.Cardamoms-4 to 5

Procedure: Wash the brinjals and cut them lengthwise into halves leaving the upper part of the stem intact.Now,marinate the brinjals with salt and turmeric and keep them aside for 10 mins.Meanwhile,make a paste of the curd and the powders with little water.Heat oil in a pan.Deep fry the brinjals until they turn golden brown and set aside.Now,add fenugreek seeds,coriander seeds and bay leaf.Add chopped tomatoes and fry for 2-3mins.Add the paste and stir.Fry until oil separates.Now add 1 cup water,salt and sugar.Cook until the gravy thickens and oil separates.Add crushed cardamoms,fried brinjals and chopped green chillies and remove from the flame.Your masala baingan is ready!