Eggplant in Tomato Sauce
by Tarla Dalal

Succulent eggplant slices coated with a semi-spicy, herbed tomato sauce is cooked together for just a minute for the flavours to sink in. You will love the perfect texture of the eggplant slices and the balanced flavour of the tomato sauce, all of which make this quick and easy recipe a delight to behold and dig into! serve the eggplant in tomato sauce immediately, so it does not become soggy.

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Eggplant in Tomato Sauce recipe - How to make Eggplant in Tomato Sauce

12 sliced brinjal (baingan / eggplant)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste

For The Tomato Sauce
3/4 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
1/2 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup roughly chopped onions
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste

Method
For the eggplant

Put the oil in a shallow microwave safe dish and microwave on high for about 12 seconds.
Spread the eggplant slices over the hot oil and sprinkle a little salt on top. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes.

For the tomato sauce

Combine the tomatoes, onions and garlic in a microwave safe bowl and cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly and blend the mixer till smooth.
Add the chilli powder, oregano, sugar and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.

How to proceed

Pour the prepared tomato sauce over the eggplant slices.
Cover the serving dish and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	46 cal
Protein	0.7 g
Carbohydrates	4.9 g
Fiber	1.1 g
Fat	2.6 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	227.8 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.3 mg
Vitamin C	17.6 mg
Folic Acid	18.5 mcg
Calcium	35.8 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	8.2 mg
Potassium	106.4 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg