Eggplant Pâté – The Best Eggplant You Would Ever Ta

Name: Eggplant Pâté – The Best Eggplant You Would Ever Taste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Big Eggplant; 1 Onion, thinly sliced; 2 Green Chilis (Asian); 2 Cloves Garlic, sliced; 1 teaspoon Ginge, chopped; 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing); 1 pinch Garam Masala; Salt to Taste; 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder; 1 teaspoon Indian Red Chili Powder; Cilantro Leaves for Garnish

Servings: persons

1 Big Eggplant
1 Onion, thinly sliced
2 Green Chilis (Asian)
2 Cloves Garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon Ginge, chopped
1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
1 pinch Garam Masala
Salt to Taste
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
1 teaspoon Indian Red Chili Powder
Cilantro Leaves for Garnish

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["Grill the eggplant on open flame from all sides till completely charred and soft. Cool, peel, and mash.", "Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a medium heavy-set dish. Add hing.
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Saute onions on medium-low fire till dark brown in color.
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Add garlic, ginger, tomatoes, green chili, and all dry spices except garam masala.
4
Saute on medium heat till the tomatoes are reddish-brown and till you see oil seeping through the gravy.", "Add mashed eggplant, mix well, and simmer on low heat covered till the eggplant is cooked (10-15 minutes).
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Sprinkle garam masala.
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Serve warm with chopped cilantro and choice of Indian bread (roti, naan, parantha)."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Big Eggplant, 1 Onion, thinly sliced, 2 Green Chilis (Asian), 2 Cloves Garlic, sliced, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Pâté – The Best Eggplant You Would Ever Taste falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Eggplant Pâté – The Best Eggplant You Would Ever Taste

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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