Eggplant Salad

Ingredients: 4 Japanese eggplants, cut diagonally 3 tbsp eggplant masala ½ cup oil (for frying) 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ tsp salt (for sauce) 2 tsp tamarind paste ½ tsp brown sugar or coconut sugar ½ cup finely chopped cilantro ½ cup shredded carrots 1 tsp salt (for...

Fried Eggplant

Ingredients: 4 tbsp baigan masala 2 medium eggplants (1.5 lb), sliced thinly 1 cup gram flour Oil for frying 1 tsp salt (for soaking) Water (for soaking) Directions: Mix salt in water and soak the eggplant slices for 20 minutes. Combine gram flour and baigan masala,...

Stuffed Indian Eggplant

Ingredients: 5-6 small Indian eggplants 3 tbsp roasted, finely ground peanuts 3 tbsp baigan masala (plus 2 tbsp for gravy) 1 small can tomato sauce (or puree from 2 medium tomatoes) 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves 1 medium onion, diced ¼ cup oil ½ cup chopped cilantro 1...

Baked Eggplant with Tamarind

Ingredients: 1.5 lb eggplant or 2 medium, cut into ¾” thick slices 2 tbsp eggplant masala 1 tbsp tamarind paste (substitute with 3 tbsp lemon juice if needed) ¼ cup oil ½ cup water (plus extra for soaking) 1 tsp salt (for soaking) Directions: In a large bowl, fill...