Roasted Eggplant Spread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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canola oil or other neutral oil
1 medium eggplant ( aubergine)
1 large onion , cut lengthways then into thin half moons
2 tsp ginger, grated (or to taste)
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 small green chili, sliced finely
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
salt to taste

Directions:

Use a few drops of canola oil to lightly grease the skin of the eggplant. Over the dying coals of a charcoal fire, place the whole eggplant on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until the eggplant has shrivelled and blackened. The flesh should yield easily to pressure, and most of its moisture will have cooked away. Do not panic if the skin splits while cooking, this is perfectly fine. Remove from the heat and set the eggplant aside to cool.
In a medium saucepan, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for about 10-15 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the garlic is sweet. Add the green chili and cilantro, cooking for 5 minutes more.
Using a spoon or your fingers, peel away the skin from the eggplant. Scoop the flesh into the pan with the aromatics, breaking it up and stirring to combine. Season lightly with salt. Increase the heat to medium and cook the eggplant for 10 more minutes, or until it begins to slightly darken in colour and any residual moisture has dissipated. Check for seasoning and serve.
Makes about 1 cup.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	35.16 Kcal (147 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.04g	0%
Sodium	4.01mg	0%
Potassium	252.53mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.17g	3%
Sugars	4.47g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.02g	12%
Protein	1.29g	3%
Vitamin C	22.4mg	37%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	17.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	31.3 Kcal (131 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.03g	0%
Sodium	3.57mg	0%
Potassium	224.81mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.28g	3%
Sugars	3.98g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	12%
Protein	1.15g	3%
Vitamin C	19.9mg	37%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	15.7mg	2%

* 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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