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Indian Eggplant Curry

Recipe Submitted by MI40X Ambassador Cody Moxley
*Add chicken or lean ground beef/turkey for a great muscle building meal!
2 Servings

Ingredients:
1 eggplant
1/2 c diced tomato (or chunky salsa)
1/2 white onion
1/2 tsp each: turmeric, cumin, cardamom
1/4 tsp each: black pepper, cayenne, chili powder
Dash of smoked paprika
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 tsp diced fresh ginger
1 tsp coconut oil

Directions:
1. Coat eggplant with oil/nonstick spray and broil for 25-30 minutes until skin is blistering.
2. Cut lengthwise and remove flesh, chop and set aside (discard skin).
3. Heat oil in pan, add onion and let them start to caramelize.
4. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute.
5. Mix in dry spices, then stir in tomato/salsa.
6. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
7. Place eggplant and curried onions into large pan on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
8. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered for 3-4 minutes before serving.