North Indian Stuffed Eggplant

Ingredients

2 eggplants
4 c potatoes
8 oz soya cheese
2 tb vegetable oil
2 c onions
2 ts cumin seeds
1 tb coriander seeds
1 ts turmeric
1/2 ts pepper
1 tb ginger
2 garlic
2 carrots
1 green bell pepper
1 c green peas
1 tomato
2 tb lemon juice

Instructions

Seasme seeds Leaving stems on, slice eggplants in half lengthwise & place cut side down in pan. Cover & bake at 375F for 30 to 40 minutes till tender. Whiule eggplant is baking, boil potatoes till tender & drain. Mash with partially melted soya cheese in a large bowl. Saute onions & dried spices in oil for 1 minute. Add garlic, ginger & saute till onion is translucent. Add carrots & cook 5 minutes. Add peppers & peas & cook till just tender. Stir in tomatoes & lemon juice. Combine sauteed vegetables & potato mixture. Mash eggplant pulp & push to side. Mound a quarter of filling on each half. Sprinkle with sesame seeds & bake for 15 minutes at 375F, uncovered. Adapted from "New Recipes From Moosewood Restaurant"