"Baked eggplant stuffed with spicy curried vegetables and mushrooms — a great side dish or light dinner..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 small eggplants (1 pound or 450 g)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
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2 teaspoons toor dal, rinsed (optional)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced or grated
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2 or 3 fresh green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
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1 tablespoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon garam masala
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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pinch of asafetida (optional)
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2 cups button mushrooms, chopped
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2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
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1 cup fresh or frozen peas
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste