Eggplant (Aubergine) Bhaji

Name: Eggplant (Aubergine) Bhaji
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; oil; 1 tsp black gram dal; 0.667 tsp black mustard seeds; 2 red chilies; 0.5 tsp asafoetida powder; 0.25 tsp sugar; salt; 4 tbsp coconut; 0.5 medium onion

A South Asian starter of aubergine, lentils and red chilies, seasoned with mustard seeds and asafoetida and grilled.

30 min · Serves 3 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
First you will need to grill or roast your eggplant. Remove the skin, and then mash the eggplant and set aside (keep warm).
2
Heat your oil, and add the black gram dhal, mustard seeds, chiles, and asafoetida one at a time, and allow to splutter.
3
Once this occurs, pour seasoning over mashed eggplant, and season with salt and sugar. Add grated coconut and chopped onion, and mix together.