Curried Flatbread with Vegetables and Thyme

• 4 shallots, sliced in thin rings
• 1 Tbs. butter
• 3 small Asian eggplants, sliced into 1/4-inch discs
• Salt
• 4 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 tsp. garam masala
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 cup grape, cherry or pear tomatoes
• 12 small sprigs young fresh thyme
• 7 Tbs. warm water
• 1 Tbs. active dry yeast
• Pinch granulated sugar
• 2 Tbs. butter, melted and cooled
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg yolk mixed with 2 Tbs. water
• Kosher salt to taste

1. Caramelize shallots and butter in medium-sized saute pan over low heat.
2. Place eggplant in bowl, sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse eggplant, and toss in separate bowl with 11/2 tablespoons olive oil.
4. Preheat oven to 275F.
5. Place eggplant on nonstick sheet pan, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until slightly golden and tender.
6. Leave oven on, increasing temperature to 350F.
7. In small bowl, mix remaining 21/2 tablespoons olive oil and garam masala.
8. Using pastry brush, brush Flatbread with garam masala oil and place some caramelized shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, grape tomatoes and eggplant on top of Flatbread.
9. Place Flatbread in oven at 350F for 5 minutes, or until hot.
10. To serve, place warm Flatbread on each plate and top with sprigs of fresh thyme and freshly ground black pepper.
11. Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in small mixing bowl.
12. Let sit for 3 minutes, then add butter, salt and dill.
13. Using an electric mixer fitted with dough hook or mixing by hand, add flour until fully incorporated and dough is smooth, but not sticky.
14. Form into ball, place in lightly oiled bowl and cover with damp cloth.
15. Let rise in warm place for about 45 minutes, or until tripled in volume.
16. Preheat oven to 375F.
17. Divide into 4 or 6 equal portions.
18. On lightly floured surface, roll dough into thin, round discs about 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
19. Place on lightly oiled sheet pan, and score with tines of fork.
20. Brush with egg wash, and lightly sprinkle with kosher salt.
21. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
22. Remove from pan and let cool.

shallots, butter, eggplants, salt, olive oil, garam masala, freshly ground black pepper, tomatoes, grape, thyme, water, active dry yeast, sugar, butter, salt, dill, flour, egg yolk, kosher salt

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/curried-flatbread-with-vegetables-and-thyme/ (may not work)