Spicy Eggplant Raita

Ingredients

• 3/4th cup thinly sliced eggplants
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced shallots
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1-2 tbsp oil
• 1 cup yogurt

Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the shallots and garlic. When the shallots start to brown, add the cumin seeds, red chili powder and salt and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes.

Increase the heat to high and add the eggplants. Stir fry on high heat for 3-4 minutes more till eggplants are softened and the spices are evenly distributed.

Remove from the heat and let it cool down a bit. Now stir in the yogurt and adjust seasonings.