- Rinse and wipe the brinjals gently. Chop them into big cubes and place in salted water until use. heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. Temper with mustard seeds, urad dal and chana dal. Drain water from chopped eggplants and add to the tempered ingredients. Saute and mix well. Season with salt, turmeric powder and chili powder. Mix well. Cook in medium flame, keeping the pan open for 12-15 minutes. The eggplants should get cooked well and dry. Once done, remove from flame and serve with rice.