Eggplant With Sour Cream Recipe

The vibrant purple eggplant apart from being delicious has many health benefits. Studies show that anthocyanins present in eggplant may protect heart health and the anti oxidants help boost overall well being. Fried or baked till tender, steamed, roasted to a smokey flavour to make delicious Baigan Bharta or Middle Eastern style Baba ganoush there are many ways to enjoy eggplant. 

And if you feel you have tried eggplant in every form, here is something different- Eggplant With Sour Cream Recipe.

Time Required: Approximately 30 minutes

Ingredients

• One big eggplant
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 garlic clove finely minced
• 1 tsp. Himalayan pink salt + extra for seasoning
• 150 gm Sour Cream

Method:

1. Wash the eggplant and cut the ends and the stem.
2. Cut lengthwise and arrange on a plate. Sprinkle some Himalayan pink salt and keep aside for 15 minutes. Drain the water accumulated.
3. Mix oil, minced garlic, little salt and brush the mixture on both sides of eggplant. Roast on a nonstick pan until lightly browned on both sides.
4. Arrange on a plate and add sour cream 
5. Garnish with seasonal greens of choice.
6. Serve immediately