EGGPLANT WITH SESAME SEED SAUCE

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Provided by Guvvala Reddy

Categories     Ginger     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Spice     Eggplant     Fall     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Wisconsin     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 (appetizer) servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 white onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 whole cloves
4 cardamom pods
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon water
2 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
8 small Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise, cut side scored
2 cups canned vegetable broth
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 12 minutes. Add chili powder and next 4 ingredients. Cook until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Mix in garlic, cloves, cardamom and bay leaves. Set aside. Cook sesame seeds in medium skillet over medium heat until golden, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Transfer to processor; grind to coarse powder. Add 3 tablespoons oil, onion mixture, 1 tablespoon water and ginger; blend until mixture forms paste. Season with salt. Spread 1/3 cup paste over scored side of eggplants (reserve remaining paste in processor). Steam eggplants, paste side up, until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add broth to remaining sesame paste in processor; blend well. Transfer to small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes. Transfer eggplants to plate. Spoon sauce over. Garnish with cilantro.

Mujtaba Bhutto
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I loved this recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sesame seed sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibbi Baig
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sesame seed sauce was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty a


Michelle Robertson
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sesame seed sauce is so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy meal.


Zoe Edna
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sesame seed sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this recipe again for a special occasion.


Loly Torres
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sesame seed sauce was so good that it made the eggplant taste amazing. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Karim Rahman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sesame seed sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Maya GC
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the sesame seed sauce.


mim lamisa
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The sesame seed sauce was delicious, but the eggplant was a bit tough. I think I would try cooking the eggplant for a shorter amount of time next time.


Peggy Ross
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I found this recipe to be a bit too oily. I used less oil than the recipe called for and it was still plenty oily. The eggplant was also a bit overcooked.


All Videos
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and ginger to the sesame seed sauce and it was much better. I would also recommend using a less bitter variety of eggplant.


James Cole
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I've tried many eggplant recipes, but this one is by far the best. The eggplant is cooked to perfection and the sesame seed sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Pradeep Raut
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I followed the recipe exactly and the eggplant came out perfect. The sesame seed sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves eggplant.


Aqramz kabotiq
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The eggplant was so delicious and the sesame seed sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this recipe again for a special occasion.


Argll Meerg
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the sesame seed sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Sofiy Ali
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sesame seed sauce is so flavorful. I love that this dish is also relatively healthy.


Panmax Katis
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sesame seed sauce was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty a


Rizbi video
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The sesame seed sauce was so good, and the eggplant was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Natalie Besa
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This eggplant dish was a hit with my family! The sesame seed sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.