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yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

pomegranate seeds

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Dried cranberries provide a similar sweetness.

Slice eggplant into rounds and sprinkle with salt; let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.

Rinse eggplant slices and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry eggplant slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fried eggplant and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5-7 minutes.

Layer fried eggplant in a serving dish; pour tomato-onion mixture over the top.

Drizzle yogurt over the eggplant and garnish with fresh cilantro, lemon juice, and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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