Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2tablespoonsvegetable oil
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1(1 1/4 pound)eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
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6tablespoonsvegetable oil
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½teaspooncumin seeds
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½teaspoonfenugreek seeds, crushed
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½teaspoonkalonji (onion seed)
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½teaspoonsesame seeds
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1(1/2 inch) piecefresh ginger root, chopped
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5clovesgarlic, chopped
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2onions, peeled and finely chopped
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1green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
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¼cuptomato puree
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½teaspoonchili powder
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½teaspoonground coriander
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½teaspoonground turmeric
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¾teaspoonsalt
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½cupcoconut milk
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1tablespooncilantro leaves
Cooking Directions
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Heat the 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, and fry eggplant pieces until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove the eggplant from the skillet and set aside; wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
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Heat the 6 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cumin, fenugreek, kalonji, and sesame seeds, and cook until the cumin turns golden, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat; stir in the ginger and garlic, and cook for a few seconds. Stir in the onions and green chile pepper, and continue to cook and stir until the onion is golden, about 10 minutes.
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Stir the tomato puree, chili powder, coriander, turmeric, and salt into the onions. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until the oil separates. Stir in the cooked eggplant; cover and simmer until eggplant is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk; stir until blended and heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
Editor’s Note
Kalonji (nigella seeds) are also called onion seeds because of their flavor, and are found in Asian grocery stores in small packets. These small, pointy black seeds are from a flower related to the garden flower love-in-a-mist.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe6 | |
Calories267 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g |
29% |
Saturated Fat 7g |
33% |
Sodium 344mg |
15% |
Total Carbohydrate 16g |
6% |
Dietary Fiber 5g |
16% |
Total Sugars 9g |
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Protein 3g |
6% |
Vitamin C 26mg |
29% |
Calcium 43mg |
3% |
Iron 2mg |
10% |
Potassium 459mg |
10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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