Eggplant Bhurta

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  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
Eggplant, fresh, 1 eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb (remove)Onions, raw, 1 large (remove)Red Ripe Tomatoes, 1 large whole (3" dia) (remove)Ginger Root, 2 tsp (remove)Garlic, 1 tsp (remove)Peas, frozen, 1 cup (remove)*Canola Oil, 3 tbsp (remove)Salt, 1 tsp (remove)Jalapeno Peppers, 1 pepper (remove)*Lemon Juice, .5 fl oz (remove)*Cumin seed, 1 tsp (remove
Directions
Wash and broil the whole eggplant in its skin, under the grill in oven. Turn the eggplant to cook from all sides. You can also cook it over gas grill.Once the eggplant is nicely roasted,(about 10minues), take it out and scoop out the eggplant flesh.
In a two to three inch deep frying pan, heat oil and sputter cumin seeds. Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger and hot pepper. Cook uncovered on medium high heat until the onions get transluscent. Add chopped tomato. Cook until the water of tomoato evaporates. Add all dry spices. Add frozen peas. Add the eggplant flesh and cook for another 10 minutes or so. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HERSHS.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 148.6
  • Total Fat: 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 505.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g

Member Reviews
  • IACTA_ALEA_EST
    The recipe is well written and I get every step. I will skip the naan, and let you know how it comes out. YUMMMMM - 6/20/08