Brinjal Raita - Eggplant with yoghurt

Ingredients:

• Brinjal (big) - 1
• Coconut - 1/2 cup
• Curd - 2 to 3 cups
• Chopped coriander leaves - 1/4 cup
• Salt - to taste

For garnishing:

• Oil - 1 tsp
• Mustard - 1/4 tsp
• Red chilli - 1 to 2
• Hing - 1 pinch
• Curry leaves - 2 stalks

Method:

1. Cut brinjal into 4 to 6 pieces.
2. Cook brinjal in a pressure cooker with salt for 1 whistle (You can also directly cook in a vessel till it becomes soft). 
3. Remove cooker from the stove and cool it by placing under a tap.
4. Transfer the brinjal into a separate bowl.
5. Remove skin and mash the brinjal well.
6. Add curd, coriander leaves and coconut.
7. In a small frying pan, heat oil and add all items listed under garnishing.