Bagara baingan (Eggplant in spicy gravy)

You need
Eggplant - 6 medium size
Onions - 1/2 (finely chopped)
Tomatoes - 2 (pureed)
Bagara baingan masala - 1 tablespoon
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Tamarind paste - 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
Jaggery - a small piece
Salt
Oil


Method
Slit the eggplant lengthwise halfway down till the stem. Leave the stems on, or just trim the stem slightly.
Sprinkle some water on the eggplants and microwave on high for 3 minutes until the eggplants become little soft.
In a pan add oil and fry the eggplants and keep aside.
In the same pan splutter cumin seeds, add turmeric, onions and sauté until onions turn translucent