Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch knob ginger, minced
- 1-2 Serrano pepper, minced
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Prepare Eggplant- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Make four slits in each eggplant and then apply 1 tablespoon of oil over each eggplant. Place them on baking sheet and then roast in the oven for 40 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Turn the heat up to a broil for 5 minutes, then remove the eggplants from the oven.
- Allow the eggplant to cool, then remove the skin and chop the flesh. Set aside for now.
- While the eggplant is baking, add 2 tablespoons of oil in a dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Then add cumin seeds.
- Once the cumin seeds begin to splutter, add onions and saute for 10 minutes or until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add the garlic, ginger, Serrano pepper and spices. Stir-fry for a minute, add tomatoes and mix well.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked eggplant and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.