Recipe of the Month - Indian Spiced Eggplant

Indian Spiced Eggplant

Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 25 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients
2 1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 cups water
2 tblsp coconut or other sugar
2 tblsp red wine vinegar
2 medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 lbs)
1/4 cup unsalted butter or Earth Balance Buttery Spread
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Basmati Rice

Directions:

• In a small bowl combine the garam masala, coriander and turmeric.  In a measuring cup combine water, sugar and vinegar.  
• Cut eggplant into 2 inch peices.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over med. heat.  Add the spices and cook, stirring until fragrant - about 1 minute.  Add eggplant and salt and toss to coat with the spice mixture. 
• Stir in vinegar mixture and simmer covered, without stirring, for 10 minutes or until eggplant is just tender. 
• Uncover skillet and cook at a rapid simmer, without stirring, until most of the liquid is evaporated - about 15 minutes.  
• Remove skillet from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.  Serve over basmati rice and sprinkle with cilantro.   

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