Baingan Bharta

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized eggplant (about 1 pound, or 450g)
• Grapeseed oil or avocado oil (or neutral-flavored oil of choice)
• 1 ½ tablespoons neutral-flavored oil of choice
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium red (or yellow) onion, (finely diced)
• 4 garlic cloves, (finely chopped)
• 1- inch piece ginger, (grated (or minced) )
• 1 small serrano pepper, (finely chopped (optional for spicy!; omit for moderate heat)*)
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 medium plum or roma tomatoes, (finely chopped)
• ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chile powder*
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 cup (16g) cilantro leaves and tender stems, (chopped)
• Vegan naan, roti, or other flatbread, or cooked white or brown rice

Nutrition (per serving)