Baghare Baingan (Eggplant Curry)

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• 8 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt (, to taste)
• 2 large onions (, sliced)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 garlic clove (, crushed to a paste)
• 1- inch piece fresh ginger (, peeled and grated)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala ((see Note))
• 4 tablespoons coconut cream or 1/2 cup Coconut milk
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Rice or hot chapati (, to serve)