Picture shows Eggplant with Tomato Rasam

Ingredients:

Eggplant – 1 big (diced)

Onion – ½ a big onion (diced)

Tomato – 2 nos. (diced)

Green chillis – 2 nos. (halved)

Sambar powder – 2 tsp

Tamarind paste – ½ tsp

Hot water – ¾ cup

Salt

Oil

Preparation:

Saute the onion and green chilli well, add the tomato and cook it for 2 mins. Now add the eggplant and cook it covered for another 2 mins. Add the sambar powder, tamarind paste, salt and pour in the water and cook it until the eggplant is soft and tender.

Note: Look for smooth, shiny skin with a firm but slightly springy texture. Avoid soft

          or brown spots while getting an eggplant.

 Tip: If you don’t have sambar powder, you can substitute chilli powder and

        turmeric powder for it.

Did you know?

        Studies show, eggplant is effective in the treatment of high blood cholesterol.