Easy Baingan Bhartha (Oven-roasted Eggplant Curry) - Connecting Albert County

Ingredients

• 2 small eggplants
• 3 tbsp ghee*(unsalted butter)
• 2-3 tbsp canola or grapeseed oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2- inch piece ginger, crushed
• 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste
• 1 tsp regular or smoked paprika powder*
• 1/2 tsp (or to taste) red chili powder*
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder*
• Optional: 1 small green chili pepper (e.g., Thai or Serrano), chopped finely
• Few curry leaves (chopped finely)
• 1 to 2 tbsp chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 or 1 tsp (to taste) garam masala