Eggplant Roast ( Baigan Roast )

Ingredients :
Eggplant - 1
Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Chana Dal - 2 tsp
Cardamom - 1
Cloves - 2
Sambar powder or Kozhumbu powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - as required
Garlic paste - 2 tsp
Oil - as required

Preparation :
1. Dry roast coriander seeds , pepper , cumin seeds , fennel seeds , chana dal , cardamom , cloves.
2. Blend dry roast ingredients along with remaining ingredients except oil.
3. Marinate the sliced eggplant with the ground paste for 10 mins.
4. Fry the eggplant until cooked on both sides.