Begun Kalia Colorful Eggplant Recipe

• 2 lb eggplants, small type
• 4 c. oil or possibly ghee, for frying
• 2 Tbsp. oil or possibly ghee
• 6 x cloves
• 6 whl cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 piece cinnamon, crushed (2 inch)
• 1 Tbsp. turmeric
• 1 Tbsp. cayenne pwdr
• 1 c. yogurt
• 1 Tbsp. salt, (or possibly), to taste

1. Cut each eggplant lengthwise into 4 equal pcs.
2. Heat oil or possibly ghee in a pan and fry eggplant pcs till brown and tender.
3. Drain on paper towels.
4. In another pan, heat the 2 tbsp.
5. oil or possibly ghee.
6. Add in cloves, cardamom, cinnamon.
7. Fry for 1/2 minute.
8. Add in turmeric, cayenne, yogurt and salt.
9. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 min.
10. Add in fried eggplants, spooning yogurt mix over eggplant.
11. Remove from heat.
12. Serve either warm or possibly at room temperature with rice or possibly Indian bread, (Naan, Roti, etc) or possibly as a side dish.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/begun-kalia-colorful-eggplant-83253 (may not work)