Eggplant Rings On Mint Yoghurt

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@thepeppercook

A quick recipe of mildly spiced eggplant on a garlic and mint yoghurt base, ideal as a dinner side or a substitute for a salad. Perfect for Christmas or any other celebratory dinner!

4-6 as a side
For eggplant :
1 1 large eggplant, about 500g
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 egg ( well beaten )
5 tablespoons rice flour
1/4 cup oil
For yoghurt base ::
1 1/2 cups plain ( unflavoured yoghurt )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
2-3 cloves garlic ( pounded or grated )
10- 15 mint leaves
Tempering - optional:
2 tablespoons oil
10-12 curry leaves

Cut the eggplant into ½ inch thick rings; if you want to make the effort to make the eggplant look prettier cut out little circles from the center. Rub salt on the eggplant and allow it to sit in a...


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Nutritions

Calories
1387

Sodium
3742mg
155% DV

Fat
87g
134% DV

Protein
29g
58% DV

Carbs
134g
45% DV

Fiber
24g
97% DV