Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Eggplant | 1 cup cubed (82g) | 35 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
| Ghee | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) eggplants (aubergines)
- 3 – 4 medium tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml) finely chopped cilantro (coriander leaves) plus additional for garnish
- 2 tsp (10 ml) ground coriander
- 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5 ml) turmeric
- ¼ tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper, or to taste
- ½ cup (125 ml) ghee
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garam masala
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- the juice of 1 lemon
Directions
Pierce the eggplants several times with a sharp knife and bake on a baking sheet in a preheated 450°F (220°C) oven for 1 hour.
Allow to cool slightly and split the eggplants open.
Scoop out the flesh and discard the skin.
Chop the flesh coarsely and add the tomatoes, cilantro, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne, stirring to combine thoroughly.
Heat the ghee in a large skillet over moderate heat until it is very hot.
Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 15 seconds.
Add the onion and stir until the onion is tender but not browned, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggplant mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened enough that it begins to draw away from the sides of the pan, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the garam masala, salt, and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl.
Garnish with the remaining cilantro and lemon juice.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Indian Vegetarian
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