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Cut brinjals into two half's and slit again so that it spreads into four ways.
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Put them in salted water so that they don’t turn dark.
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In a pan roast green cardamoms, cloves, saijeera and cinnamon sticks, sesame seeds and peanuts, let them cool before transferring to a blender.
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In a mixer add ginger, garlic cloves, onions and tomatoes to make a smooth paste.
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Remove this paste and add roasted spices and make powder.
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Add little water to make a soft paste.
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Heat oil in a pan and add brinjal pieces, roast till they are cooked.
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In the leftover oil add mustard seeds, moong dal, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
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Add onion and tomato paste, spice paste and sauté for a while.
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Sprinkle salt and turmeric powder, mix well and cook for 2 minutes with lid covered.
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Add blender cleaned water and red chilli powder and cook further with lid covered for 10 minutes.
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When Brinjal Masala Curry is almost done, sprinkle coriander powder and mix well.
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Garnish coriander leaves over Baingan Masala Recipe and serve hot.