1 - 2teaspoons olive oil(or cooking spray for less fat which I recommend)
1tablespooncumin seeds
1largeonion, chopped into 1" pieces
1 - 2 serranos or jalapeno peppers,finely chopped (more or less depending on desired amount of heat)
1tablespoon ginger,finely chopped
2bell peppers,chopped into 1" pieces
1cupshredded carrot, or 1-2 large carrots, sliced into ½" rounds
1teaspoon salt
3/4teasooncoriander powder
3/4teaspoonturmeric powder
1largeeggplant,chopped into 1" cubes
1teaspoon garam masala
1/4cupcilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and roast until golden brown, about 15-20 seconds.
Add onions, serranos or jalapenos and ginger and sauté until onions are a light brown, about 5-7 min. Add bell peppers and carrots and sauté for a few minutes until slightly softened.
Add remaining spices, except garam masala, and mix until well blended. Add eggplant, mixing so all the spices evenly coat it. Cook uncovered until eggplant softens, about 10-15 min, stirring every few minutes. Cooking it uncovered will prevent it from becoming too mushy.
Add garam masala and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.