Roasted eggplant with chilies

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsEggplant
½cupOlive oil
2cupsOnion, finely chopped
1cupTomatoes, chopped
½cupFinely shredded ginger
1teaspoonSalt
½cupRed chili peppers
1tablespoonHungarian sweet paprika
½teaspoonGround black pepper
½cupChopped coriander

Directions

Grill or broil whole eggplants until they collapse. When cool enough to handle, slit them open & scoop out the flesh into a skillet with the oil. Add the onion & cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes.

Stir frequently to prevent scorching.

Add all the reemaining ingredients excepting the coriander. Cook, stirring often for 10 to 15 minutes. Take care not to let it burn.

Stir in the coriander & serve.

Bruce Cost, "Ginger East to West"