FIRE-ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) WITH YOGURT
A smoky, delicious eggplant dish that works equally well as a side dish, as a salad or as a dip with crackers. This version is from the western state of Maharashtra in India.
Provided by Ruta4400
Categories Curries
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Smoke the eggplant.
- This can be done under the broiler, on an open flame or on an outdoor grill.
- First wash the eggplant and dry thoroughly.
- Using a small knife, pierce the skin all over and rub lightly with the 1 tbsp of oil.
- Place the eggplant on an open flame or under the broiler.
- Turn frequently so it blackens evenly on all sides.
- It is ready when soft and collapses on itself when touched (in 20 to 25 minutes.) Remove in a bowl and set aside.
- While the eggplant is cooling, prepare the yogurt.
- In a serving dish, lightly beat the yogurt with a pinch of sugar and salt to taste.
- Then stir in the chopped onion and cilantro and the (optional) green chili.
- When completely cool, skin the eggplant.
- The skin should peel off easily, leaving the wonderful smoky flesh behind.
- Do not discard the juices that have collected in the bowl.
- Add the juices and the skinned eggplant to the yogurt mixture and combine well.
- Do not mash the eggplant; the naturally lumpy texture is desirable.
- Now make the hot oil dressing.
- Place the chili powder or paprika in a small pile on the eggplant-yogurt mix.
- Heat the oil in a small skillet or butter warmer.
- (Keep a spatter-screen or lid handy.) When the oil just begins to smoke, add the mustard seeds, cover immediately and remove from heat.
- The seeds will pop wildly; do not panic!
- When they stop sputtering, uncover and pour this hot oil dressing directly on the chili powder.
- Do not blend the dressing into the yogurt-instead, swirl it in decoratively just before serving.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
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Mikey Miller
m77@hotmail.co.ukThe yogurt sauce is the perfect finishing touch. It's tangy and creamy and it really brings the dish together.
Allan CITY
city.allan@gmail.comI love the smoky flavor of the eggplant. It really makes this dish special.
Ify Sara
ifys@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to impress your friends. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Zain Syed
z.s@hotmail.frI'm always looking for new recipes that are healthy and delicious. This dish fits the bill perfectly. It's packed with nutrients and it tastes amazing.
Zohaib Darwesh
zohaib-darwesh@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up extra yogurt. I always have leftover yogurt in my fridge and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This recipe is a great solution!
SRK MUSIC PORJEKT
s@aol.comI love how versatile this dish is. You can serve it as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish. I've even used it as a sandwich filling. It's always a hit!
Samra Channel
samrac@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a summer cookout. I grilled the eggplant over an open flame and it turned out perfectly. The yogurt sauce was the perfect way to cool down the heat from the eggplant.
Deborah Asabere
asabere.d@hotmail.co.ukI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. This dish was a great find! The eggplant was the perfect meat substitute and the yogurt sauce was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Peggy Ayensu
a-p88@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the yogurt sauce. They ate it all up!
Seth Anim
seth-anim@gmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the creaminess of the yogurt sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again for future parties.
Sita ram Chaudhary
c_s36@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was delicious and the yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Kusum Limbu
k.l@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe definitely delivered. The fire-roasting method gave the eggplant a unique smoky flavor that I loved. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Md Riay
rm@hotmail.comI love how easy this recipe was to make. I simply roasted the eggplant in my oven and then mixed up the yogurt sauce. It was a quick and easy weeknight dinner that my whole family enjoyed.
Jugtaram Lilawat
l-jugtaram@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit with my family! The roasted eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was tangy and refreshing. I served it with some grilled chicken and it was a perfect summer meal.
mckin ybarra
mckiny28@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The fire-roasting process really brought out the flavor of the eggplant and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
APOSTLE TEBERAH MBEDZI
ambedzi99@yahoo.comThis fire-roasted eggplant dish was an absolute delight! The smoky flavor from roasting the eggplant over an open flame really came through and paired perfectly with the creamy yogurt sauce. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing.