Baingan Bharta ( Spicy Roasted Eggplant With Tomatoes, Cilantro - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large onions, coaresly chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger
1 lb tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Oil rimmed baking sheet; place eggplant halves, cut side down, on sheet.
Roast eggplant until flesh is soft, about 1 hour.
Cool slightly.
Using spoon, scoop pulp from eggplant halves into medium bowl and mash.
Discard skins.
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions and saute until golden brown, for about 6 minutes.
Add ginger and stir for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Saute for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Add eggplant and stir until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
Remove from heat.
Stir in cilantro.
Season with salt and pepper.