Vegan Baingan

Vegan Baingan is a delectable Indian dish featuring roasted eggplant simmered in a spiced tomato and onion gravy. This nourishing and flavorful meal is perfect for a wholesome lunch.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 1 medium (about 250g)
• Tomato - 1 large, chopped (about 200g)
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped (about 100g)
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
• Green chili - 1, slit
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 100ml

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise, brush with 1 tablespoon of oil, and place it on a baking tray.
3. Roast the eggplant in the oven for 20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
4. In a pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat, add cumin seeds, and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
5. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chili; cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt; cook until the tomatoes break down and form a thick sauce, about 5 minutes.
8. Once the eggplant is roasted, scoop out the flesh and add it to the pan with the tomato mixture.
9. Mix well, add water, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in garam masala and chopped cilantro before removing from heat.
10. Serve hot with rice or flatbreads.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Low in calories, making it suitable for weight management.

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