Best 3 Eggplant Delight Recipes

BRAISED LAMB OVER SILKY EGGPLANT PURéE ( SULTAN'S DELIGHT)

Steps:

• Braise lamb:
• Pat one third of lamb dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown seasoned lamb, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and brown remaining lamb in same manner in 2 batches, adding more butter if necessary.
• When third batch of lamb is browned, return rest of lamb with any juices to pot and add tomato, water, and salt. Cook at a bare simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
• Make eggplant purée while lamb
• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Fill a large bowl with cold water and add lemon juice.
• Prick eggplant in several places with a skewer or toothpick (to prevent bursting). Grill eggplant, turning occasionally, until charred all over and tender inside, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly (eggplant will collapse), then peel with a sharp small knife while still warm, leaving stem intact. (This makes the eggplant easier to handle-it may fall apart otherwise.)
• Soak eggplant in lemon water 15 minutes, then transfer to a colander. Discard stem and drain eggplant flesh 45 minutes.
• Melt butter in a 9- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until roux just begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add milk in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thick, about 3 minutes.
• Add drained eggplant and stir, mashing with a fork, until incorporated. Stir in cheese and salt and season with pepper.
• Serve eggplant topped with braised lamb.

CHEESY ITALIAN EGGPLANT DELIGHT

Steps:

• Preheat over to 400.
• Season eggplant with salt and pepper, and roast for 15 minutes, covering the bottom of a cooking spray-coated glass dish with slices.
• Layer with half the sauce and half the tomatoes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon each of basil and italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
• Top with half the ricotta and half the mazzarella. Repeat layers.
• Bake for 20 minutes, heating to broil until cheese is golden.

EGGPLANT DELIGHT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and saute until browned. Remove the onion to a bowl, and place eggplant slices in the hot skillet. Fry on both sides until browned and tender. Season with salt and pepper. When the eggplant is tender, top slices with onion, and then cover with cheese. Allow cheese to melt for a few minutes before placing on plates and serving.