This is one of my go-to comfort foods. Very easy to make and you can experiment with spices to your taste.

Ingredients

• One large egg plant sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garam masalla
• 3 tbsp olive or mustard oil. The latter gives it an interesting (and tastey) pungency.
• Additional oil to for frying

Steps

• Mix all the spices with the oil
• Cover both sides of the sliced egg-plant and set aside
• Put a thin layer of oil on a frying pan over high heat
• As soon as the oil appears to start smoking, put a single layer of eggplant into the pan (as much as can fit)
• Turn down the heat and saute until almost cooked but not burned (5-7 minutes)
• Flip and saute the other side.
• You might need to add a little bit more oil and turn up the heat
• Repeat until all the slices are cooked