Name: Andhra-Style Stuffed Eggplants, And Tips For Traveling Vegan In India
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8-9 small eggplants ((I used the more commonly found purple ones, but if you'd rather use white or the green Thai ones feel free to). Make two slits in the eggplant lengthwise starting at the tip opposite the stem (not all the way through) so you have something that resembles a flower bud with four petals. Place on a baking sheet coated with a spray of oil, spritz with another spray of oil on top of the eggplants, and bake in a 400-degree oven for 8 minutes until the eggplants begin to just tenderize. Remove from the oven and cool.); For the masala:; 1 tsp oil in a skillet; 2 dry red chillies; 2 tbsp chana dal ((bengal gram dal)); 2 tbsp udad dal ((black gram dal)); 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 10 curry leaves; 4 cloves of garlic