Tawa Baingan | James Beard Foundation

Ingredients

• 2 Holland eggplants, or 1 Italian eggplant, sliced thinly
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and boiled until tender
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Scant 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• Scant 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon sliced Thai green chile
• 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 ounces jaggery or 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
• Scant 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice