Eggplant and Edamame

I cannot remember where I took this recipe from. It is very popular in my family, hope you like too. (I've found Goda Masala receipe from Goda Masala)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 2-3
• Yields: 1 eggplant

Ingredients

• 1  medium eggplant, washed
• 1  cup edamame or 1  cup soybeans
• 1⁄3 cup onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon cumin powder
• 1  teaspoon coriander powder
• 1  teaspoon  goda masala
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2  tablespoons  oil (I use olive oil, recommendable)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1  pinch asafoetida powder (optional)
• 1⁄3 cup boiling water
•  salt, to taste

Directions

1. Peel the eggplant and dice. If it is large, cover eggplant dices with salt and let rest for 20 minutes, then rinse well.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add onion, garlic, mustard seeds, turmeric, salt and asafoetida. Stir until the onion starts browning and seeds pop.
3. Add diced eggplant and edamame. Stir well and make sure they are coated with all the spices.
4. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, goda masala and sugar.
5. Stir in water and cover.
6. Cook for 10-15 minutes,or until eggplant is tender, stirring ocassionally.