Clean and wash baigan/eggplant.

Assemble: all the ingredients.

And all the spices..

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds...

When they start to sputter add in tomato puree..

Add coconut , curd, cashew paste, sesame seeds powder, red chili powder, salt and haldi.

Give it a good mix and cook till all the liquid evaporated and...

The masala looks like this - all cooked and oil starts to separate. My cooking time on medium flame was 7 minutes.

Mix in green chilies, garam masala powder and coriander leaves..

Mix all the ingredients well; until blended..

Cut baigan cross wise..

And toss them in the cooked masala..

Add 1/4 cup water..

Mix..

Cover and cook.

Cook for 15-20 minutes on medium low flame or until baigan is tender and soft.

Once baigan is cooked pour in tamarind paste and adjust seasonings.

Before serving - take some masala and stuff it inside the baigan. This way baigan will not taste bland.

Baigan is all cooked and ready to serve.

Enjoy it hot with warm rotis.