Roasted Eggplant

  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 Eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb each)1 large Onions, chopped1/2 cup Tomato SauceJuice of 1/2 Lime 1 T grated Ginger Root2 large cloves Garlic, minced1/2 cup chopped Cilantro2 T vegetable Oil2 tsp Coriander seed, ground1 tsp Cumin seed, ground1 tsp Salt1/2 tsp cayenne1/4 tsp Tumeric1 tsp Cumin seed1 tsp Garam Masala
Directions
Pierce eggplant with fork 5-6 times and roast over hot coals or on broil in oven until skin is blackened and blistered (15-20 minutes)

Place both in a bowl and cover with saran wrap for 30 minutes to steam.

Peel eggplant and combine in food processor with ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, cayenne, tumeric, 1/2 cup of the onion, tomato sauce, lime juice, gingerroot, garlic and 1/4 cup of cilantro. Puree until smooth.

Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds; sizzle 30 seconds. Add 2 Tablspoons chopped onion and stir fry until goldne brown 2-3 min.

Add eggplant mixture to skillet and stirfry 15 - 20 minutes or until almost all liquid is gone and it is thick and very scoopable.

Sprinkle with remaining onion and cilantro and serve.

Great as a dip for pita chips, as a side dish or over rice as a main course.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LESLIE511.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 111.8
  • Total Fat: 5.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 506.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

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