eggplant, spinach and tomato sauce

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Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jun 23, 2017

This Indian dish is made by cooking the vegetables until they form a thick sauce. Serve with rice or chapatis.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds eggplant, peeled and diced
  • 1 pound fresh spinach, washed, stemmed and chopped
  • 2 pounds tomatoes, blanched, peeled and chopped
  • 5 tablespoons ghee
  • 1-2 - dried chilies, crushed (or red pepper flakes)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon asafetida
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher-type salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

How To Make eggplant, spinach and tomato sauce

  • Step 1
    Heat the ghee in a large saucepan and fry the chili and the ground coriander for a few seconds. Add all of the other spices and fry a second or two longer. Then immediately add in the eggplant cubes. Stir and fry gently until the eggplant is soft and releases its seeds.
  • Step 2
    Add the chopped tomatoes, spinach and water. Combine well. Partially cover the saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until eggplant is very soft.
  • Step 3
    Turn up the heat to medium and cook an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach, eggplant and tomatoes have become a thick, smooth sauce. Season with sugar, salt and garam masala - mix well.

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