Brinjal Palak & Bean Gravy

Brinjal Palak & Bean Gravy [ Normally served with Rice & Chapattis]		Method : Pressure Cook the Beans soaked in 1 cup of water (kept in a bowl with lid closed) for about 1 whistle. Drain the water from the bean and keep aside. Wash the Brinjal, remove stem, Cut into thin slices. Cut the Onion & Tomato into fine pieces keep aside Place Kadai/Wok and pour oil add mustard allow to crackle. Add  Onion fry till it turns pink, Simmer the flame. Add tomato, turmeric, chilli/coriander powder mix & Salt approx ½ tsp (Iodised Salt) Cook till the above mix becomes soft, add Brinjal. Mix well, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes. Now add cooked beans & Shredded Palak , add ½  cup water, mix well & cook  with the lid covered till the brinjal becomes soft. Add curry leaves. If the gravy is too thick add little water, mix well, check the salt and cook further for 2/3 min. Tip :  Cooking in low flame tastes better. Add adequate water only.
Ingredients: Brinjal (Green)	4-5  No’s
Fresh Green Beans (Mochai)	½   Cup
Palak ( Shredded)	2  Cups
Onion	2  Medium
Bangalore Tomato	1  Big
Red Chilli Powder	½  Tsp
Coriander Powder (Dhania)	1  Tsp
Turmeric	2  Pinch
Oil	2  Tbsp
Salt	To Taste
Curry Leaves	5 – 6  leaves
Mustard Seeds	¼  Tsp