Eggplant Pomegranate Relish | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large eggplant, cubed
• 1 red onion, peeled and chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 (2") piece ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1⁄3 cup pomegranate molasses
• 1 tsp. cayenne
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 small pomegranate, seeded (optional)