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Ingredientes
- 2 large eggplants, about 1 1/3 pounds
- 8 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (see Note)
- 4 tablespoons coconut cream or 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Rice or hot chapati, to serve
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 205g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 259 | |
| Calories from Fat 182 | 70% |
| Total Fat 20.71g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 3.39g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.47g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium 393mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 19.09g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 11.5g | 8% |
| Protein 2.11g | 3% |
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