GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE

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Categories     Dairy     Vegetable     Yogurt     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 eggplants (each about 1 pound), cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds
1/4 cup oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, cracked

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rub eggplant rounds on both sides with sesame oil. Sprinkle with coriander, salt, and pepper. Grill until slightly charred, about 6 minutes per side.
  • Arrange eggplant rounds on platter. Serve with yogurt-mint sauce.

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