2.5 cm/1 inch piece of fresh root ginger,
finely chopped
2 aubergines, sliced
175 g/6 oz shelled peas
125 g/4 oz potatoes, cubed
250 g/8 oz canned tomatoes
4 green chilies,
sliced
salt
Method:
Heat the oil in a large pan, add the fennel seeds and
fry for a few seconds, then add the onions and fry
until soft and golden.
Add the chili powder,
coriander seeds, ginger and salt to taste. Fry for 2
minutes, stirring.
Add the aubergines, peas and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
Add the tomatoes with their juice and the
chilies
to the pan, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or
until the peas and potatoes are tender and the sauce
is thick.