n 1. Wash brinjals and give two cuts '+',perpendicular to each other and soak in salt water.nn 2. Heat oil in a pan.add cumin, mustard seeds and curry leaves.let them splutter and wipe brinjals and add to this.nn 3. Add salt and turmeric and close lid and let it cook in medium heat,stirring occationally.nn 4. Meanwhile grind coriander leaves,ginger,green chillies and gharam masala to a fine paste,adding little water if needed.nn 5. When the brinjals are 3/4th done,add this paste to the pan and let it cook till oil seperates and raw flavour of coriander goes.nn 6. check the taste add salt if needed.nn 7.Turn off the stove and squeeze a lime and mix well.n