Nepalese Dry Brinjal Curry Recipe

Name: Nepalese Dry Brinjal Curry Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 5 tbsp mustard seed oil; 1 pinch fenugreek; 2 pinches thyme seeds ((not leaves)); 1 pinch hing; ¾ tsp salt; 1 tsp turmeric; ½ tsp garam masala; ½ tsp coriander powder; 2 whole dried red chilies ((add 2 more if you like very spicy food)); 4 cloves garlic; 1 inch fresh ginger; 2 large potatoes ((or 3 small)); 1 large Chinese eggplant ((or 2 small)); 1 sprig cilantro ((optional for garnish))