1 md Eggplant 2 tb Extra-virgin olive oil 1 3/4" piece ginger, julienned 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded & -- slivered 1 ts Whole cumin seeds 2 Yellow bell peppers, chopped 1 md Zucchini, coarsely shredded 2 Tomatoes, peeled, seeded & -- chopped 2 tb Lime juice Salt & pepper Olive oil spray Minced cilantro for garnish
Pre-heat oven to 450F. Char eggplant over a moderate gas flame, turning it
frequently, until all the skin is blackened. Transfer to a baking dish &
bake until butter soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool slightly & scrape off most
of the charred skin. Coarsely chop. Heat oil in a skillet over moderate
heat. Add ginger, jalapeno & cumin & fry for 30 seconds. Stir in bell
peppers & saute till softened (6 to 8 minutes). Add zucchini & tomato &
cook for 2 minutes, cool slightly. Place eggplant in a food processor &
pulse briefly to puree coarsely. Add pepper mixture & process until the
vegetables are coarsely chopped. Add lime juice & season. Pack into a crock
& spray with olive oil. At serving time, garnish with cilantro. Cover &
store in fridge for 1 week.
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