Begun Kalia - Colorful Eggplant Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Cut each eggplant lengthwise into 4 equal pieces.
2. Heat oil or ghee in a pan and fry eggplant pieces until brown and tender.
3. Drain on paper towels.
4. In another pan, heat the 2 Tblsp. oil or ghee.
5. Add cloves, cardamon, cinnamon.
6. Fry for 1/2 minute.
7. Add turmeric, cayenne, yogurt and salt.
8. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
9. Add fried eggplants, spooning yogurt mixture over eggplant.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Serve either hot or at room temperature with rice or Indian bread, (Naan, Roti, etc) or as a side dish.