Ingredients
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300
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1
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3
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1
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1
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1
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4
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1/4 - 1/2
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3/4
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3/4
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1/4
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1/2
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2
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1
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1/2
Directions
Brinjal (Eggplant) Curry, This aubergine bhaji recipe has won rave reviews from my South Indian in-laws, who have very discerning palates when it comes to authentic currys This dish can either be used as a side dish, or as a vegetarian main dish It’s easy, delicious and a great way to introduce different veggies to your kids , This was fantastic! Thank you so much Katie for sharing I’ve been looking for new ways to cook with eggplant and this was perfect I went on the conservative side for the cayenne, but next time I’ll be doing the full 1/2 tsp Perfect tasting and I served it with naan over a bed of rice , This curry was delicious I tweaked it a bit, but not much??
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Steps
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1
Done
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Cut the Eggplants Into 1-Inch Pieces- Preferably Keeping at Least One Side of Each Piece With the Skin On. |
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2
Done
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Put the Eggplant Pieces Into a Strainer and Sprinkle Liberally With Salt. Place a Small Plate on Top of the Eggplant, and a Weight on Top of the Plate- This Process Draws the Excess Water Out of the Eggplant, and It Won't Be Overly Salty. Leave For at Least 30 Minutes. |
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3
Done
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Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp Oil in a Heavy Pan. When Hot, Add Mustard Seeds- They Will Start to Pop in a Few Seconds. When They Begin to Pop, Add the Sliced Onions, Garlic and Ginger. Turn the Heat to Medium, and Cook Until Mixture Is Nicely Browned. |
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4
Done
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Add Cayenne Pepper, Tumeric, Garam Masala and Cumin to the Onion Mixture. Cook Spices For a Few Minutes, Then Add Water and Tomato Paste, and Reduce Heat to Low. Let the Sauce Cook Gently, but Don't Allow It to Become Dry. |
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5
Done
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in a Large Skillet, Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp Oil Over Moderate Heat. Add Eggplant Pieces to the Pan, and Arrange in a Single Layer. Saute Until All Sides Are Brown and Crisp. |
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6
Done
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Once All Eggplant Pieces Are Browned, Incorporate Them Into the Sauce Pan, Making Sure to Cover All Pieces With the Sauce. Add Lemon Juice and Salt. |
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7
Done
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Cook Gently Until Eggplant Is Cooked Through (about 15-20 Minutes). Stir Occasionally (and Very Gently) and Serve. |
