Aubergine Balti
A flavorful and hearty vegetarian dish featuring roasted aubergine cooked in aromatic spices and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 piece aubergine ((300g))
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
- 2 tomatoes diced tomatoes
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- to taste salt
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Preheat oven to high. Rub aubergine with ½ tsp oil and roast for 20 minutes until skin blisters.
- Slice roasted aubergine in half, scoop out flesh, and chop into small pieces.
- Heat remaining oil, add cumin seeds, then fry chopped onion until translucent. Add chilli and ginger paste, cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and spices, then simmer with aubergine until soft and liquid reduces. Season with salt.
- Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.
Notes
Roasting the aubergine enhances its flavor. Adjust salt and spices to taste.