SPICY INDIAN EGGPLANT SPREAD
A nice spread. You can easily adjust the heat by varying the amount of cayenne pepper. It smells wonderful while simmering! I found this recipe in the Sunday paper. Serve warm with pita, naan, tortilla or pita chips!
Provided by Starrynews
Categories Spreads
Time 50m
Yield 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss eggplant with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and spread on a long baking sheet prepared with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place on bottom rack of oven and turn oven onto 400°F Roast for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Stir eggplant and roast for an additional 5 minutes.
- Heat remaining oil in a skillet and add onion.
- Saute until onion is golden, then stir in garlic and ginger for just a moment.
- Add garam masala, cumin, and cayenne pepper (adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred heat level).
- Once spices are fragrant, about another 30 seconds, add eggplant, tomatoes, and water to skillet.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, partially covered, before removing from heat.
- Stir in cilantro and salt, if desired.
- Optional: Run spread through food processor or blender if you prefer it to have a smoother consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 12.3, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 3.3
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