Spiced Eggplant Indian Style

Eggplant is known as ‘baingan’ in Hindi, which translates to ‘without merit’ or ‘worthless.’ However, this delicious dish proves that eggplant is anything but worthless!

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Spiced Eggplant Indian Style

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 medium-sized Tomato
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• for garnishing Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

1. Cut the eggplant into cubes and soak them in salted water for 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the eggplant until golden brown. Remove and keep aside.
3. In the same pan, add more oil if needed and sauté the onions until translucent.
4. Add ginger and garlic, and cook for a minute.
5. Add tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
6. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. Add fried eggplant and mix gently.
8. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
9. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
10. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.