eggplant & black bean casserole

Ingredients For eggplant & black bean casserole

• 4 tsp

  canola oil
• 1 1/2 tsp

  cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp

  fennel seed
• 1/2 tsp

  whole black peppercorns, cracked
• 1 md

  onion, chopped
• 1 clove

  garlic, chopped
• 2 tsp

  dry mustard
• 1 tsp

  chili pepper flakes
• 1 tsp

  turmeric, or curry powder
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 3/4 lb

  eggplant, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 c

  italian style peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 lb

  canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbsp

  cilantro, chopped