Sulekha Curry Leaf

Eggplant Cooked in Exotic Spices

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Ingredient
  • Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Kalonji ( Onion Seeds) – tsp
  • Saunf ( Fennel Seeds) – 1 tsp
  • Jeera ( Cumin Seeds) – tsp
  • Rai ( Mustard Seeds) – tsp
  • Haldi – tsp
  • Ginger– 1 tsp (roughly crushed)
  • Garlic – 1 tsp (grated)
  • Diced tomatoes – 2, 8oz cans
  • Salt – to taste
  • Chili powder – tsp or to taste
  • Eggplant – 4 long Chinese style, diced
Directions
  • Heat oil in a wok (Kadai) and put in all seeds- Onion, Fennel, Cumin and Mustard.
  • Once the Mustard Seeds sputter and the Jeera seeds get a golden color, add Haldi, Ginger and Garlic - saut for a minute.
  • Add in tomatoes and cook covered, stirring frequently, till the mixture leaves oil.
  • Add in diced Eggplant, mix well and cook covered on medium heat till Eggplant looks done. Be careful not to overcook.
  • Season with Salt and Chili powder, mix well and serve hot.
  • Tips:
  • Be careful not to burn the tomatoes. Hover around the stove while this is cooking.
  • The secret to this recipe lies in the Tomatoes mixture cooking well, so have patience and enjoy the process.

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