SWEET & SOUR GRILLED EGGPLANT | Grilled Aubergine or Baingan | Eggplant with honey and garlic |

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more economical.

Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin and whole red chillies on low flame.

Cooldown and crush to form spice powder.

In a pan add oil, honey, minced garlic and spice powder.

Cook on low flame for 2 minutes.

Cut eggplant into thick round slices and coat both sides with the spice mix.

Season with salt and pepper.

Grill on medium flame till eggplant is soft from inside and crisp from outside.

Finish with lemon juice, sesame seeds and fresh coriander.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens