Indian Eggplant Bhurtha

Ingredients

• eggplant (1 )
• vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• cumin seeds (0.5 teaspoon)
• onion (1 medium)
• chopped fresh ginger (1 teaspoon)
• tomato (1 large)
• garlic (1 clove)
• ground turmeric (0.5 teaspoon)
• ground cumin (0.5 teaspoon)
• ground coriander (0.5 teaspoon)
• cayenne pepper (0.25 teaspoon)
• salt (0.5 teaspoon)
• ground black pepper (0 )
• chopped fresh cilantro (0.25 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven's broiler. Rub oil on the outside of the eggplant or coat it with cooking spray. Place under the broiler, and cook until the flesh is soft and the skin is blistering off, about 30 minutes. Turn as needed for even cooking. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, and scoop the flesh out of the skin. Discard the skin; chop up the flesh, and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds, and let them crackle for a few seconds and turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the tomato, and season with turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir for a few minutes.
3. Place the eggplant pieces in the skillet, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes so some of the moisture evaporates. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

• kcal: 120
• fat: 7 g
• sats: 1 g
• carbs: 13 g
• fibre: 6 g
• protein: 2 g
• salt: 0.3 g