Eggplant cumin powder fry

for eggplant cumin powder fry:

in a pan Roast cumin seeds till until they turn golden brown.
In a grinder Grind cumin seeds and red chile powder into fine powder.

Wash eggplant and remove stems and chop in to thick pices.

In a pan heat the oil, add all fry ingredients in order.
When the mustard seeds start spluttering, add sliced(pices) eggplant and salt.
Fry briefly and cook covered on medium or low heat for few minutes.
Add  water if required to avoid eggplant sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Uncover, add  ground cumin seeds powder and salt for taste if necessary.
Stir well and cook covered till eggplant is soft.
Uncover, stir fry for few seconds and remove from heat.
Serve eggplant cumin powder fry with steamed rice and dollop of ghee or with any chapati.