Name: Baked Baby Eggplants recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 8-10 baby eggplants; 1 tbsp. Oil; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; pinch of asafoetda; 1-2 onions, chopped; 1 tbsp. garlic, chopped; 1-2 fresh chilies, chopped; 1 Tomato, chopped; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; Salt to taste; 1 tsp. red chili flakes or to taste; 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder; 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated; 1 tsp. Olive oil; 2 pinches pepper powder; Coriander leaves to garnish

ABOUT Baked Baby Eggplants RECIPE

Made this simple, yet delicious appetizer. It can also be had as a side dish with either rice or chapattis. If having as a snack, drizzle some green chutney over it and relish them. It tastes yummy.

Ingredients Serving: 3

8-10 baby eggplants
1 tbsp. Oil
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
pinch of asafoetda
1-2 onions, chopped
1 tbsp. garlic, chopped
1-2 fresh chilies, chopped
1 Tomato, chopped
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp. red chili flakes or to taste
1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated
1 tsp. Olive oil
2 pinches pepper powder
Coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

Cut the eggplants into half and soak them in salted water for 10-15 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Score them with a knife.
In a bowl, mix together the eggplants, pinch of salt, pepper powder and 1 tsp. olive oil. Arrange them on a baking tray lined with butter paper.
Bake in a pre-heated microwave oven at 200 degrees for 10 minutes. While this is happening, heat the oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds and asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds.
Add the onion, garlic and fresh chilies. Fry on a medium flame till light brown. Add the tomatoes, salt, chili flakes and turmeric powder. Fry till the tomatoes are nicely mashed.
Add the coriander leaves and garam masala. Combine everything well and keep aside. When the eggplants are baked, remove them from the oven and spoon the onion mix over each one of them. Bake for another 8 minutes.
Then add some grated cheese over it and grill for 2 minutes. Let it remain in the microwave for 5-10 minutes before serving as an appetizer, garnished with coriander leaves.

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