Punjabi-style Eggplant Bhurtha
Ingredients Required
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1 eggplant
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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½ teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 medium onion, sliced
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
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1 large tomato — peeled, seeded, and diced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon ground turmeric
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon ground coriander
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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ground black pepper to taste
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven's broiler. Lightly oil the eggplant or coat it with cooking spray. Place it under the broiler and cook for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is blistered and the flesh becomes soft. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, scoop out the flesh, discard the skin, and chop the flesh into pieces. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle and turn golden brown, but be careful not to burn them. Add onion, ginger, and garlic; cook and stir until softened. Stir in tomato, then season with turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir for a few minutes.
Add the eggplant pieces to the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes to allow some of the moisture to evaporate. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Chef’s Tip
I prefer not to let the onions brown too much.
If you like, you can add peas to the dish. Simply stir in 1/2 cup of frozen peas when simmering the tomatoes.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 120 | Calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 13g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 120 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Sodium 300mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 2g | 5% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium 35mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 505mg | 11% |
* 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.
Evaluation :
5/5