Dahi Baigan (Eggplant in Yogurt)

Ingredients :
Yogurt -250 gms
Eggplant -1 small cut lengthwise
Salt -to taste
Cumin -1/2 tsp (roasted and powdered)
Oil -to fry

Method :
Sprinkle salt on the eggplant pieces and leave aside for 10-15 mins.Drain water.Heat oil in a pan and fry the eggplant pieces till golden brown.Keep aside on a kitchen towel to soak all the excess oil.In a bowl whisk yogurt and salt till no lump remains. In a serving dish pour the whisked yogurt.Layer the eggplant pieces on the top.Sprinkle the cumin powder and serve.

Munga Kharda (Drumsticks)

Ingredients :
Munga / Drumsticks - 500gms (cleaned & cut into 4 inch long sticks)
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tbsp
Onion - 1 cut lengthwise
Potato - 1 cut lengthwise
Salt - to taste


Method :
Pressure cook or boil the drumsticksnin water, salt and turmeric till done. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Saute ginger-garlic paste for 2-3 secs. Add onion,potato and cook till half done.Add the drumsticks and cook till done. Serve hot with plain rice and dal of your choice.