Frozen -- Punjabi Eggplant (Baingan Bharta)

This is a classic eggplant dish from the northern Indian state of Punjab. Local eggplant is roasted and then scooped from its skin, then sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and spices with a bit of housemade ghee (made from Straus butter). Finished with fresh cilantro and lemon juice, Baingan Bharta makes a delicious side dish and is perfect with steamed rice.

Ingredients: eggplant,* crushed tomatoes,* onions,* ghee (clarified butter),* cilantro,* garlic,* olive oil, lime juice,* ginger,* jalapenos,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* lemon juice,* garam masala spice blend (cardamom,* cinnamon,* cloves,* cumin,* black pepper,* coriander*), Allstar Organics Applewood Smoked Salt, turmeric  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, GAPS Diet-friendly and contains dairy in the form of ghee.