Grind together onion, green chillies and salt and keep aside.

Roast cumin seeds and coriander seeds and grind it to a powder.

Add the powder to the ground mixture and mix well.

Cut the brinjals into four, but not completely. It should be in such a way that you should be able to fill in the puree into the brinjals.

Fill the brinjals with the above mixture and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan.

Add the brinjals and turmeric powder.

Cover and cook, till done.

Remove from flame.

Garnish with coriander leaves, if desired.

:- Serve hot with rotis, rice.