Top and tail the aubergines and cut in half lengthways ... pan and add the fennel and cumin seeds. Leave them to sizzle for a few seconds, then add the ginger and garlic paste and leave this ...

Dal made with chironji or charoli seeds. Something different for you to slurp on during the Navratri festival while you are fasting. Grind or blend half into a paste. Heat ghee, add cumin, cardamoms ...