Eggplant Pâté – The Best Eggplant You Would Ever Taste

• 1 Big Eggplant
• 1 Onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Green Chilis (Asian)
• 2 Cloves Garlic, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Ginge, chopped
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 pinch Garam Masala
• Salt to Taste
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Indian Red Chili Powder
• Cilantro Leaves for Garnish

1. Grill the eggplant on open flame from all sides till completely charred and soft. Cool, peel, and mash.
2. Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a medium heavy-set dish. Add hing. rnSaute onions on medium-low fire till dark brown in color.rnAdd garlic, ginger, tomatoes, green chili, and all dry spices except garam masala.rnSaute on medium heat till the tomatoes are reddish-brown and till you see oil seeping through the gravy.
3. Add mashed eggplant, mix well, and simmer on low heat covered till the eggplant is cooked (10-15 minutes).rnSprinkle garam masala.rnServe warm with chopped cilantro and choice of Indian bread (roti, naan, parantha).

eggplant, onion, green chilis, garlic, ginge, garam masala, salt, turmeric, coriander powder, indian red chili powder, cilantro

Taken from food52.com/recipes/17562-eggplant-pate-the-best-eggplant-you-would-ever-taste (may not work)