Heat oil in a kadai. Add garlic, ginger and green chillies. Toss for a minute.
Add chopped brinjal and saute for 4 to 5 mins till the brinjals become tender.
Now add chopped tomatoes and tamarind paste and saute till tomatoes become soft.
Turn off the flame and let it cool down a little.Blend this into a smooth paste.
Now heat oil in the same kadhai, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and hing powder.let it crackle.
Add the ground paste and add all the dry spice powders along with salt and mix.Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
You may add little water if its too thick