Sweet N Sour Eggplant Recipe

Name: Sweet N Sour Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 baby eggplants; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 3 whole red chilies; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 large tomatoes, pureed

Servings: persons

8 baby eggplants
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seed
3 whole red chilies
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 large tomatoes, pureed

1
slit lengthwise the eggplants but not cutting it through, stop right at the cap.
2
mix ingredients 2,3 and 4 (salt, chilli powder, and turmeric powder) apply this mixture to the insides of the eggplants and keep them aside.
3
Meanwhile in a heavy bottomed pan or wok heat the oil and temper with the fenugreek seeds coriander seeds and red chillies. Stir for half a minute and then add the chopped onion and saute till they turn pink.
4
Add the grated ginger and continue stirring for about half a minute before adding the salt, chilli and turmeric powders.
5
Keep stirring the mixture for a few seconds and add the tomato puree and keep stirring till oil seperates.
6
Add the eggplants and the tamarind paste. Stir and add a cup of water and cover it and let it simmer till the eggplants are mushy and the sauce is not runny anymore.
7
Add the sugar, and adjust the seasonings before turning off the heat.
8
Serve with bread or rice.

153

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 baby eggplants, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Sweet N Sour Eggplant 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.

Sweet N Sour Eggplant

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