Ingredients
- 2 eggplants
- 2 garlic (cloves)
- 2 carrots
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 tomato
- 600 gr potatoes
- 240 gr onions (chopped)
- 200 gr green peas
- 120 gr soya cheese
- 30 ml lemon juice (fresh)
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 16 gr ginger (minced)
- 6 gr coriander seeds (ground)
- 4 gr cumin seeds (ground)
- 3 gr turmeric
- 1 gr pepper (hot red)
Seasme seeds Leaving stems on, slice eggplants in half lengthwise & place cut side down in pan. Cover & bake at 190ºC 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 190ºC , uncovered. Adapted from "New Recipes From Moosewood Restaurant"
