Dahi Baingan (Sauteed Eggplant with Yogurt)

Ingredients:

1 eggplant cut into ¼ inch thick pieces this will make about 4 cups of cubed eggplant (baingan, brinjals)
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1/8 teaspoon asafetida (hing)
1 teaspoon ginger thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
1 cup yogurt
2 teaspoons gram flour (besan)
2 teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed (saunf)
1 teaspoon red chili powder, adjust to taste
1/8 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
About 1/4 cup cilantro chopped