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Beyond Curry: Dry Masala-Stuffed Eggplants Recipe

Beyond Curry: Dry Masala-Stuffed Eggplants Recipe
  • Category

    American

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

2 large eggplants, cut in half lengthwise

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons tomato paste

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Slit eggplants lengthwise into quarters, taking care not to cut all the way through. The stem should still hold the entire vegetable together. In a small mixing bowl, combine red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, amchoor powder , and 1 tablespoon oil into a paste. Season to taste with salt.