Eggplant with Sesame Seed Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 white onions, finely chopped
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 whole cloves
4 cardamom pods
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 tbsp water
2 1/2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
8 small japanese eggplants , halved lengthwise, cut side scored
2 cups canned vegetable broth
chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 12 minutes. Add chili powder and next 4 ingredients. Cook until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Mix in garlic, cloves, cardamom and bay leaves. Set aside. Cook sesame seeds in medium skillet over medium heat until golden, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Transfer to processor; grind to coarse powder. Add 3 tablespoons oil, onion mixture, 1 tablespoon water and ginger; blend until mixture forms paste. Season with salt. Spread 1/3 cup paste over scored side of eggplants (reserve remaining paste in processor). Steam eggplants, paste side up, until tender, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, add broth to remaining sesame paste in processor; blend well. Transfer to small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes. Transfer eggplants to plate. Spoon sauce over. Garnish with cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	282.07 Kcal (1181 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.67g	19%
Cholesterol	0.62mg	0%
Sodium	339.79mg	14%
Potassium	1259.53mg	27%
Total Carbs	39.98g	13%
Sugars	20.74g	83%
Dietary Fiber	16.36g	65%
Protein	7.95g	16%
Vitamin C	13.8mg	23%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	152.3mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.67 Kcal (208 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.23g	19%
Cholesterol	0.11mg	0%
Sodium	59.84mg	14%
Potassium	221.81mg	27%
Total Carbs	7.04g	13%
Sugars	3.65g	83%
Dietary Fiber	2.88g	65%
Protein	1.4g	16%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	23%
Iron	0.4mg	12%
Calcium	26.8mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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