Vegan Eggplant Curry Recipe | Indian Vegetarian Eggplant

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1/2 red bell pepper seeded and diced
• 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida (or 1 clove garlic (pressed))
• 1 14- ounce can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
• 2 teaspoons ginger paste or minced ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or other hot red pepper (less or more (to taste))
• 1 15- ounce can cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup minced parsley or cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala