This is a traditional North Indian (Punjabi) Bhurtha made with eggplant and tomato, and seasoned with cumin, turmeric garlic and ginger. Serve with fresh roti or naan.
Preheat the oven's broiler. Rub oil on the outside of the eggplant, or coat with cooking spray. Place under the broiler, and cook until the flesh is soft and the skin is blistering off, about 30 minutes. Turn as needed for even cooking.
Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, and scoop the flesh out of the skin. Discard the skin; chop up the flesh, and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds, and let them crackle for a few seconds and turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
Add the onion, ginger and garlic; cook and stir until tender. I don't let the onions get very brown.
Stir in the tomato, and season with turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook and stir for a few minutes.
Place the eggplant pieces in the skillet, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes so some of the moisture evaporates. Add frozen peas in during the last few minutes of cooking. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve.
You can also add peas to this dish. Stir in 1/2 cup of frozen peas when you are simmering the tomatoes.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (236g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 116 | ||
Calories from Fat: 51 (44%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 5.7g | 8 % | |
Saturated Fat 0.5g | 2 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 3.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 316.3mg | 11 % | |
Potassium 518.8mg | 14 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 15.5g | 5 % | |
Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 27 % | |
Sugars, other 8.8g | ||
Protein 3.2g | 5 % | |
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Calories per serving: 116
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