(2 servings)

1/2 lb Eggplant
2 tb Ghee
1 sm Onion, chopped finely
1 ea Garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 ts Turmeric
1 ea Bay leaf
1 ea 1" cinnamon stick
1/2 ts Salt
3/4 ts Cayenne pepper
1 sl 1/2" fresh ginger
2 md Tomatoes
1 ts Garam masala

Wash & slice aubergines.
Heat ghee & saute the onion & garlic when hot for 2 to 3 minutes. Add turmeric, bay leaf & cinnamon stick & saute for a further 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in sliced eggplant. Add salt, cayenne & ginger. Blend together well. Cook for 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, cover pot & cook for another 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with garam masala & serve.
Be careful not to overcook otherwise it will go very mushy.
Madhur Jaffrey, "An Invitation to Indian Cooking"