Chatpata Masala Baigan ( Spicy Eggplant )

Ingredients -
 Baigan  or eggplant ( long  ones)- 350 gms,
Garlic clove -6 ( Small ) or 2 (big ) chopped ,
Mustard seeds -1 tsp,
Small whole red chilli -1( broken into two ),
Mango or amchur pwd -1 tsp,
Cumin pwd -1 tsp,
Turmeric pwd -1/2 tsp,
Red chilli pwd -1/4 tsp,
Chaat masala pwd -1 tsp ,
Tomato puree -2 tbsp , 
Salt -1 tsp,
Water - 1/2 cup or 100 ml,
Oil - 2 tbsp .

Method -
Cut  the baigan or eggplant into half if very long . Discard the stem . Cut the baigan lenghtwise leaving one end  intact .

Heat oil in a kadhai or skillet,add broken red chilli   and mustard seeds .
Let the mustard crackle ,then add the sliced garlic .Let the garlic turn light brown .
Lower the heat add  Baigan and  red chilli pwd ,amchoor or mango pwd ,cumin pwd ,turmeric pwd,
chaat masala pwd ,salt and 100 ml of water .
Dont  mix,  just cover with lid .
Raise the heat for a mintute  so that the sauce comes to a boiling point and then lower the heat . Let it simmer for 10 minutes.Open the lid and toss the vegetable lightly  then add tomato puree .
Raise the heat . The vegetable is cooked only it has to be dried so that the masala is evenly coated on the baigan .
Close the gas as the sauce starts sticking to the baigan .
Chatpata masala  Baigan is ready .
Serving for 2 .