Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Indian eggplant

I am fan of eggplant, that's why I found this is the recipe, I have done it several times and I still like it. So let me share with you all :)




Ingredients
1 eggplant

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 sliced onion
1 tsp chopped fresh ginger
1 clove minced garlic

2 medium size tomatoes, peeled & diced
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt
black pepper

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven's broiler, place a baking sheet on the tray
Cut the eggplant into half (lengthwise), place them on the tray with the flesh facing downward, then rub oil on the eggplant skin
Put the tray right under the broiler and let it cook for 30mins

2. Scoop the flesh out, discard the skin, chop the flesh
Set aside

3. In a large skillet pan, heat the oil at medium high heat. Add in cumin seeds, let them crackle for a min, but be careful not to burn the seeds
Add in onion, ginger & garlic, let it cook until tender

4. Add in tomato, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt & black pepper, stir well
Let it until the tomato becomes soft

5. Add in eggplant, cook for 10-15mins in the open air (without the lid).
Garnish with fresh cilantro

Serve with rice & serve hot!
Enjoy! 

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