1. Mix together salt, chilli powder, turmeric, asafoetida.

2. Rub brinjals slices on both sides with this mixture.

3. Heat a large heavy or nonstick griddle. Drizzle half tsp oil over it. Arrange brinjal slices side by side, to cover whole griddle. Allow to become light golden brown. Flip and fry other side, drizzling remaining oil.

4. Remove from griddle, keep aside to cool to room temperature.

5. Beat together chilled curd and milk till smooth. Add all other ingredients and mix well.

6. Arrange slices of brinjal in a wide shallow dish. Pour all the curd over them to cover completely.

Garnish with chopped coriander, serve chilled.