Ingredients

  • 1 large aubergine
  • 1 1/2 stick butter/ghee three quarters of a cup
  • 1/4 tsp salt (more if needed)
  • 1/4 tsp granulated garlic powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 cup chunky grated onion
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 3/4 cup extra sharpe cheddar cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
  • Puncture the aubergine all over.
  • If you have a gas stove turn a burner on.
  • Put the aubergine on the open flame charring the outside a bit, you can use the grill if you want.
  • After charring add olive oil to the entire outside of aubergine.
  • Wrap loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Put into an oven safe dish.
  • Put into oven, roast till it deflates.
  • While the aubergine is roasting add to a pan onions, butter, garlic, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Saute for 7 minutes
  • Cut the stem off.
  • Split the aubergine in half cut the aubergine as shown in the picture.
  • Scoop out the meat discard the skin.
  • Then add the aubergine to the rest of the ingredients.
  • Mash and cook, for 5 minutes.
  • Add cheese put back in oven till cheese melts.
  • Let sit 7 minutes, stir and serve hope you enjoy!