Peas, Potato, and Eggplant Curry

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 Large potatoes
• 1 med. size eggplant
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 lb. ginger
• 1 dried hot chili or 1/4 teas. chili powder
• 1 onion
• 1/2 teas. tumeric powder

Directions:

Wash and cut potatoes in small pieces. Cut eggplant into thin slices, about 2-3 inches long. Put it in water.

With 2 T''s of water, blend the cloves of garlic, ginger, dried chili or chili powder, and onion. Make it into a thick mixture.

Put a cooking pot over a low heat. (add oil). Add tumeric powder and blended spices. When the spices become relatively thick, add potatoes. Mix thoroughly and put thge lid on the pot. Let it cook 3 mins.

Now, add sliced eggplant. Mix thoroughly. Add 1/2 C. water. Put lid on. Cook for 8 mins. You may want to check the veggies to make sure the bottom does not burn.

Add peas and salt. Mix all veggies and put lid back. Cook for 4 to 9 mins. When the eggplants feels soft, turn off the heat, mix again.

Serve hot or warm. Brown Bastmati rice is good with this.