INDIAN SPICED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

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Make and share this Indian Spiced Eggplant (Aubergine) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce or 2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon molasses
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
fresh cilantro, to top chopped
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Trim ends off eggplant and cut into 1/4" thick rounds.
  • Spray cookie sheet with cooking oil.
  • Place eggplant on cookie sheet and spray with cooking oil.
  • Broil eggplant until tender and browned, about 3-5 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 spices. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add spice mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds.
  • Quickly add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce or halved cherry tomatoes, molasses, garlic and vinegar. Cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer eggplant to serving dish and pour sauce over. Top with chopped cilantro.

M Rizwan Rizwan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a very healthy and flavorful dish. I highly recommend it!


Karan Barma
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The eggplant was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahira Naz
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was actually really good. The spices really made the eggplant shine. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook eggplant.


Robert Haines
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were great. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Favour Kotse
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The eggplant is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is always so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lara Barden
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really oily. The eggplant was also a bit tough.


Pretty Erasto
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohsin Ijaz
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.


Alal Alal
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Al Myers
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so rich and creamy. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


pyr3xaxh
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is always so delicious. I love serving this dish with rice or naan.


Nabaraj Neupane
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were great. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Sujon Rana
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The eggplant was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Pamelia
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was actually really good. The spices really made the eggplant shine. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook eggplant.


Helen Franco
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shinu Malik
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Meh.


Anamul Ialam
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Not bad! I tried this recipe last night and it turned out pretty well. The eggplant was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were spot on. I'll try it again with less oil next time.


Newsha Shabangiz
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This Indian spiced eggplant dish was a味霸! The flavors were rich and complex, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.