Wash the vegetable well in water.Cut length wise. You can cut small roundels also.
In a pan or kadhai, heat oil, add cumin seeds . When seeds crackle add the cut vegetable and fry it on high flame for 1-2 minutes.
Add masala powders (coriander powder, red chilli powder and turmeric powder). I also like to add a tsp of fennel seeds to it, it enhances the taste.
Sprinkle some water(1-2 tbsp) if you feel the pan is too hot, lower the flame and cover the pan and cook vegetable till it starts to get soft. Keep it on the crunchy side. It tastes better than when cooked till soft.