Monday, March 17, 2008

Fried Eggplant & Onions

I don't even know how to describe this one, It's just so good. It's kind of a curry dish, but the mustard seed gives most of the taste to this dish.

2 large eggplants, thinly sliced
oil
2 large onions, sliced
1 tsp yellow mustard seed, or prepared mustard
1 tsp black mustard seed
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1/3 c. sultana
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp flour
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 c. plain yoghurt
2 tbsp coconut milk (I use a bit more, but I love coconut milk)

Fry eggplant til lightly browned, remove from pan, keep warm. Heat oil in saucepan, add onions & mustard seeds, stir over med. heat for about 4 mins. or until onions are soft & seeds begin to pop. Stir in sesame seeds, stir over med. heat for about 1min. or until seeds are golden.

Stir in sultanas, chili powder, turmeric, flour & sugar. Stir over med. heat for 2 mins. Stir in juice, yoghurt & coconut milk, bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 3 mins. Put eggplant back into pan, heat & serve.

Serves 4

Enjoy,
Myrna

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