Spiced Eggplant Indian Style

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Spiced Eggplant Indian Style
40 min.
4
388kcal

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Spiced Eggplant Indian Style: A Flavorful and Nutritious Side Dish

Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of India with this Spiced Eggplant Indian Style recipe. Perfect for those seeking a delicious and nutritious vegetarian side dish, this dish is not only gluten-free but also boasts a well-balanced caloric breakdown, making it a guilt-free treat for your taste buds.

With a preparation time of just 40 minutes and serving up to 4 persons, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each serving contains approximately 388 kcal, providing a satisfying and energy-packed addition to your meal.

The star of this dish is the eggplant, which absorbs the aromatic blend of spices and ingredients, resulting in a mouth-watering flavor explosion. To create this culinary masterpiece, you'll need a few simple ingredients, including clarified butter, crushed coriander seeds, and ripe tomatoes, which together create a harmonious blend of flavors.

Cooking this Spiced Eggplant Indian Style is an easy and enjoyable process that requires only a few essential pieces of equipment, such as a frying pan, oven, blender, and potato masher. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey to India with this delectable and healthy side dish.

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup ghee 
  • teaspoons coriander seeds crushed
  • 2.5 pounds eggplant 
  • cup onion chopped
  • large tomatoes ripe chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Half eggplant(s) and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender. Using a potato masher or pastry blender, crush eggplant.
  3. Heat clarified butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; saute onions until translucent. Stir in tomatoes and eggplant; cook, stirring, until liquid evaporated.
  4. Remove from heat and sprinkle with coriander.

Nutrition Facts

Calories388kcal
Protein4.97%
Fat67.48%
Carbs27.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.75
Glycemic Load
5.13
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.63782625613%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
242.93mg
Naringenin
1.24mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.25mg
Quercetin
9.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.39kcal
19.42%
Fat:31.11g
47.87%
Saturated Fat:18.75g
117.21%
Carbohydrates:28.59g
9.53%
Net Carbohydrates:16.38g
5.96%
Sugar:16.49g
18.32%
Cholesterol:76.8mg
25.6%
Sodium:17.67mg
0.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:5.15g
10.3%
Fiber:12.21g
48.83%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.74%
Vitamin C:34.55mg
41.88%
Potassium:1164.28mg
33.27%
Vitamin A:1582.06IU
31.64%
Folate:97.27µg
24.32%
Vitamin K:24.46µg
23.3%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.59%
Copper:0.37mg
18.61%
Magnesium:70.31mg
17.58%
Vitamin B3:3.01mg
15.05%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.41%
Phosphorus:131.5mg
13.15%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.28%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.08%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.18%
Iron:1.55mg
8.63%
Calcium:67.09mg
6.71%
Zinc:0.93mg
6.17%
Selenium:1.57µg
2.25%
Source:Allrecipes