Brinjal Curry

10-12 small brinjals
1 medium onion
1.5 medium tomatoes or 2 small tomatoes
Cloves, cinnamon, bayleaf
Goda masala
Cilantro
Oil

1. Cut brinjals into fours.
2. Chop onions, tomatoes into very fine pieces.
3. Put 1 tsp of oil in a kadai. Add 1/4 tsp jeera, 2 cloves, one small piece of cinnamon and 1 bayleaf.
4. Once the spices splutter, add the onion and saute it on medium-low until it is cooked.
5. Add tomatoes and the brinjal and saute for 2 minutes.
6. Cover it, add a few more drops of oil if necessary and let it cook on a low flame. Periodically turn it over.
7. When it is half done, add 1/4 tsp of goda masala and salt.
8. Garnish generously with chopped cilantro.