Ingredients
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2 1/2
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6 - 8
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1 - 2
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1
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3
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1/2
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1/4
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2
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1
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Directions
Minty Sweet and Sour Eggplant (Aubergine), An absolutely delightful canape or side dish with lamb or grilled fish from Madhur Jaffrey It’s easiest done with long, skinny Japanese eggplant, but it works equally as well with standard Italian eggplant, cut into half-circles You can slice and broil the eggplant in advance and do the final touches just before you’re ready to serve , I cut the salt too I changed the cooking method and sauted the eggplant and spices until the eggplant was cooked This was great I loved the cumin, mint and lemon juice combination I have 23 eggplants growing on my plants now so this will be a frequent at our table Thanks
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Steps
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Preheat the Broiler and Position the Rack on the Top Level. |
2
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Line a Baking Sheet With Foil and Brush the Foil With Oil. |
3
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If Using Japanese Eggplants, Slice on the Diagonal 1/3 Inch Thick. |
4
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If Using Italian Eggplants, Slice in Half Lengthwise, and Then Cut Slices 1/3 Inch Thick. |
5
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Lay as Many as Will Fit on the Baking Sheet and Brush With Oil and Sprinkle With Salt and Pepper. |
6
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Broil Until Lightly Browned. |
7
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Turn and Repeat. |
8
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If You Have More Slices Than Will Fit on One Baking Sheet, Repeat the Process Until All Slices Have Been Browned. |
9
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Turn Off Broiler and Pre-Heat Oven to 350f. |
10
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Toast the Cumin Seeds in a Small Saute Pan Until They Darken and Give Off an Aroma. |
11
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Cool the Seeds and Place in a Bowl With the Rest of the Seasoning Ingredients. |
12
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Lay the Eggplant Slices in a Baking Dish in Slightly Over-Lapping Rows or Concentric Circles. Dribble or Brush Over Each Row the Seasoning Mixture Until All Slices Are Used. |
13
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Cover With Foil and Bake For 20 Minutes. (result Is a Lovely Casserole/Gratin of Eggplant to Serve as a Side. |
14
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in the Alternative, Place Slices on Baking Sheet, Brush With Seasoning Mixture and Bake Till Mixture Is Absorbed. (result Is a Canape Which Can Be Served on Its Own). |
15
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Beware--the Aroma Is So Good You Will Be Tempted to Pick One Up and Eat It to the Despair of Your Fingertips and Tongue. |