Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh green chili pepper, without the seeds
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Method

  • Cook the eggplant in the oven or over a flame as described above.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet and add the mustard seeds, stirring until they make popping noises.
  • Add the onion and sautee until soft, then add the garlic, ginger and chili.
  • Sautee for three to four minutes.
  • Stir in the curry powder and cook for a few minutes longer.
  • Scrape the eggplant pulp from the skin and mash it.
  • Add the curry mixture, the tomtoes and lemon juice.
  • Season to taste with salt, stir in the yogurt and serve warm or at room temperature.