Name: Baghare Baingan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: About 10 small round eggplants (, washed and stemmed. Make two slits, crosswise, on the non-stem side, stopping short of making a clean cut, so the eggplant holds together at the base.); 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp peanuts; 1 tsp poppy seeds ((khuskhus)); 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds ((methi seeds)); 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp tamarind pulp; 1 tbsp canola or other vegetable oil; 1 large onion (, chopped); 1- inch piece ginger (, chopped); 6 large cloves of garlic (, minced); 1 sprig curry leaves; 1/4 cup canned ((or thick) coconut milk); Salt to taste