Eggplant yogurt curry

This is a quick meal I got done with in less than 30 minutes. Today I just felt having Rasam (South Indan Spice broth) for lunch. I had an Eggplant and some left over kovakkai from last week so  I made this quick yogurt curry to go with rasam and This was absolutely Yummy!


Eggplant - 1
Kovakkai/ Tindora - 5-6 Nos
Tomato - 1
Onion - 1
Urad dhal - 1 tbsp.
Green chillis - 1 or 2 chopped 
Garlic - 3-4 cloves chopped
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - for seasoning
Gingelly oil - !tsp
Corriander/Cilantro - Handful
Salt to taste

Method :

• Wash the eggplant and prick holes all around it with a fork and smear a tsp of gingelly oil around it and cook it in Microwave for 5 minutes or till the eggplant gets its skin slightly shrunken and u can feel the eggplant is mushy.
• Take it out and remove the skin. I usually dissect the eggplant and scoop out the flesh.
• Take oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and urad dal. Allow it to splutter
• Now add chopped onion and fry until they turn brown. Add salt to hasten cooking.
•  Add garlic, tomatoes and kovakai
• Add chilli powder, turmeric powder and cook covered until well cooked
• In a Blender, add in the de skinned eggplant along with the cooked mixture
• Add  Plain Yogurt/curd and grind coarsely so that you retain the texture.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves

I had this yummy curry with Garlic Ginger Rasam

Night Repair Serum - am loving it!

I have been loving some natural products lately, and am constantly on the lookout for organic natural products for the body.  Of course, it is quite difficult to be completely chemical free but I certainly would love to substitute natural products as much as possible.  Especially for someone like me, who has extremely sensitive skin, natural products for the skin is a blessing.

So let’s talk about the product,  Stouder house is a local Texas company and I spotted them in one of the local farmer's market. They apparently ship products across United States. This night repair serum is made using 100% food grade oils infused with 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils. 

Though this is called a night serum, this can be used both during the day and at night. Essentially, oils absorb better in to your skin during night time but during the day this can be used as a moisturizer as it glides smoothly into the skin and gets absorbed completely.

To use this product, first prep your skin by washing it using a gently soap and patting in dry with a clean dry towel and then when your face is still slightly damp, go ahead and take 3-4 drops of the oil and spread it on your face. The dampness helps the oil to spread easily and hence a little bit of the product would be sufficient for the face and neck. Try to massage your face and neck in the upward direction (make sure to massage in to your neck as well). Once you massage leave it on for a few minutes before you go ahead and apply your moisturizer for the day if you determine its necessary. Personally, I use just the serum during the day. For night, I would suggest using the serum at least 30 minutes prior to bed time since you want all your oils to be well absorbed into your skin and you don't want your pillows turning greasy. The added advantage of using this as a night serum is the pleasant fragrance from the product which is herbal and so relaxing. I love this product! :)

Company website - http://www.stouderhouse.com/