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Silky, Smoky Baigan Chokha Is the Best Way to Eat a Whole Eggplant in One Sitting

Name: Silky, Smoky Baigan Chokha Is the Best Way to Eat a Whole Eggplant in One Sitting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds; 680g); 6 medium cloves (30g) garlic, peeled; 1 medium tomato, core removed (about 8 ounces; 226g); 1/2 medium red onion (about 4 ounces; 113g), finely chopped; 1/4 cup (4g) fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 small Thai chile (2g), chopped (optional); 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil or mustard oil; 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45ml) fresh lime juice from 1 medium lime; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more as needed; for table salt, use half as much by volume

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

40m

This Silky, Smoky Baigan Chokha is a flavor-packed dish made from eggplants, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, and optional Thai chile. Roasted eggplant is mashed and mixed with the other ingredients for a rich and tangy dip that is perfect with naan or roti. An easy, satisfying dish for vegetarians!

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Side Dish