30 Min
GF
Smoked Eggplant Raita
Smoked eggplant pairs deliciously with yogurt. Add this raita to rice, toast, serve as a side, or enjoy a dollop on its own. Be sure to get a good char on the eggplant. There should be no firm or raw pieces.
Smoked eggplant pairs deliciously with yogurt. Add this raita to rice, toast, serve as a side, or enjoy a dollop on its own. Be sure to get a good char on the eggplant. There should be no firm or raw pieces.
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Serves
4
Directions
Step 1
Rub the eggplant in olive oil and char on an open flame, turning every 3 to 4 minutes once the skin turns black. Remove from the heat and set aside to let cool.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, onion, walnuts, cilantro, salt, and chile powder in a bowl without stirring.
Step 3
Remove skin from the charred eggplant, chop, and add to yogurt mixture. Heat the mustard oil, pop the mustard seeds, and pour on top of the chile powder. This cooks the chili powder a bit.
Step 4
Chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes & Variations
- Use almonds instead of walnuts.
- Try mint instead of cilantro.
Ingredients
1 medium eggplant
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon sea salt
Pinch of chile powder
1 tablespoon mustard oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Step 1
Rub the eggplant in olive oil and char on an open flame, turning every 3 to 4 minutes once the skin turns black. Remove from the heat and set aside to let cool.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, onion, walnuts, cilantro, salt, and chile powder in a bowl without stirring.
Step 3
Remove skin from the charred eggplant, chop, and add to yogurt mixture. Heat the mustard oil, pop the mustard seeds, and pour on top of the chile powder. This cooks the chili powder a bit.
Step 4
Chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes & Variations
- Use almonds instead of walnuts.
- Try mint instead of cilantro.
Tags:
30 Min
GF
Tags:
30 Min
GF
The Art of Smoking
Smoking eggplant is a super easy technique to brighten up the flavors in this amazing vegetable!
INHALE THE FLAVOR.
