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60 Min
GF
Smoked Eggplant Masala
![Smoked Eggplant Masala](http://india1948.com/cdn/shop/articles/Eggplant_Sabzi_1000x.jpg?v=1670458800)
60 Minutes
2
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Notes & Variations
- Popping cumin seeds in almost any kind of fat opens up their flavor tremendously. Be careful not to let them get too dark a brown or black or they will taste bitter and ruin the taste of the eggplant.
- Substitute ghee for olive oil or any oil of your choice.
- To kick it up a notch, add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts to the mixture with the currants at the end.
- Delicious as a side dish with grilled beef or lamb kebabs.
- If you do not have a gas stove or a grill, I would recommend not preparing this dish, as the smokiness contributes to the flavor considerably.
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Notes & Variations
- Popping cumin seeds in almost any kind of fat opens up their flavor tremendously. Be careful not to let them get too dark a brown or black or they will taste bitter and ruin the taste of the eggplant.
- Substitute ghee for olive oil or any oil of your choice.
- To kick it up a notch, add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts to the mixture with the currants at the end.
- Delicious as a side dish with grilled beef or lamb kebabs.
- If you do not have a gas stove or a grill, I would recommend not preparing this dish, as the smokiness contributes to the flavor considerably.
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