EGGPLANT IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

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Categories     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield serves four

Number Of Ingredients 11

Japanese eggplant 1lb
Onions 2 medium
ginger paste 1 teaspoon
garlic paste 1 teaspoon
powdered coriander 1 teaspoon
powdered cumin 1 teaspoon
Paprika 1/2 teaspoon or more if preferred spicy
plain pasta sauce 1 cup
cilantro leaves a few stems for garnish
canola oil 4 tablespoon
mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon

Steps:

  • cut the eggplant lengthwise in half and the again in half. Sprinkle some salt and set aside.Chop the onions finely. Heat a saucepan on medium heat and then add oil in it.When the oil smokes add the mustard seeds until they pop. Quickly add oninios and fry until golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic paste and fry a minute. Add the coriander and cumin and paprika.Once the aromas begin to emanate, add the eggplant and lightly fry until its all coated with the spices. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Open and add the pasta sauce and mix well. Add a cup of water and cover again. Cook until the eggplant is cooked and the sauce is thick! Just before serving, decorate with chopped cilantro leaves!

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