Indian Fire Roasted Eggplant

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 15
Fire up your taste buds with Indian Fire Roasted Eggplant
in Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 baby eggplants ( Asian or Italian ) or 2 large eggplants ( globe variety )
3/4 cup ghee or 3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 red onion , finely chopped
1 piece fresh ginger , peeled chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
salt , to taste
2 tomatoes , chopped
3 fresh green chili peppers , minced
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
225
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
Indian Fire Roasted Eggplant is an appetizing and healthy vegetarian dish, popular in the Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Mediterranean regions. The main ingredient is eggplant which is grilled to perfection and mixed with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs. The spicy flavor of chili, ginger and paprika adds an extra dimension to the taste. It’s easy and quick to prepare with just a few ingredients. The dish can be served in any way one likes, but it best complements with a hot naan bread or steamed rice. This makes it a perfect meal for vegans, vegetarians, and even non-vegetarians alike.

Instructions

1.Preheat the grill and put eggplants on it. Cover the lid and grill for 15 minutes till it’s roasted.
2.Take them off the grill and let them cool down. Peel skin off and chop them in medium size pieces.
3.In a saucepan, heat ghee or vegetable oil on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sputter.
4.Add onions, ginger and paprika. Stir till onions are translucent.
5.Add chopped eggplant, salt and tomatoes. Mix everything and let it cook for a minute or two.
6.Add minced green chili peppers and cilantro to give a spicy flavor.
7.Serve hot with naan bread, rice or simply as a side dish.

PROS

Fire Roasted Eggplant is a super tasty and easy dish to prepare for a healthy indoor or outdoor meal.

Its an excellent source of dietary fiber, low in calories and fat.

CONS

Spicy food is associated with stomach discomfort and acid reflux.

People who are sensitive to spicy food might want to skip this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is an excellent source of dietary fiber which helps to keep our digestive system healthy.
It is a good source of antioxidants which helps to protect our cells against damage caused by free-radicals.

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