Bharay Baigain- Spiced Eggplants

Ingredients:

8 small Indian eggplants (wash and make four slits in each)

1 medium onion, finely sliced

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp of cumin seeds

4 tbsp of fresh lemon juice

3 tbsp of oil

Method:

1. Mix all the spices together with the lemon juice. With a spoon, fill all of the eggplant slits with the spice mixture. Allow to marinate for about 20 minutes.

2. Heat the oil and stir fry the onions until they are slightly brown, add in the tomato and cook on low heat for five minutes.

3. Turn the heat to a minimum and lay the eggplants over the onion and tomato. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes. Stir the mixture and cover until the eggplants are thoroughly cooked.

4. Serve with chilled yogurt and naan bread. Enjoy!

Luv, Umm Ibraheem