Stuffed Eggplants Recipe

Name: Stuffed Eggplants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 lbs small eggplants; 1 teaspoon tamarind paste; 1 medium chopped onion; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon green chili; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon poppy seed, slightly roasted & ground; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, slightly roasted & ground; 1 teaspoon coconut flakes, slightly roasted & ground

Servings: persons

2 lbs small eggplants
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
1 medium chopped onion
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon green chili
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon poppy seed, slightly roasted & ground
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, slightly roasted & ground
1 teaspoon coconut flakes, slightly roasted & ground

1
Remove the stem& rinse the eggplants.
2
Make a slit lengthwise.
3
On Med heat, saute garlic& onion in 1 tbs oil.
4
While stirring, add remaining seasonings and also tamarind paste mixed with some warm water.
5
It should be thick consistency that you can stuff in the eggplants.
6
Fill the eggplants through the slit.
7
Put the remaining oil in a wide skillet on low-med heat.
8
Cook the eggplants in single layer, turning gently with a spatula, until cooked on all sides.
9
Add little water as needed.
10
Pour any leftover masala over the eggplants.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs small eggplants, 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, 1 medium chopped onion, 3 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Eggplants 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.

Stuffed Eggplants

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