"The coronation of King Charles III is coming up and the palace has released the official coronation recipes that will be served at the coronation and at the nationwide "Big Lunch", a series of community led picnics to celebrate the coronation. Coronation Aubergine, or eggplant for Americans, shows a way to enjoy the vegetable as a main, not just as a side. This recipe is by Nadiya Hussain, beloved winner of the Great British Bake Off, and it's perfect for any lunch, big or otherwise!"
Coronation Aubergine (Eggplant)
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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4-6 servings
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For the Eggplant
ingredients
- 2 large eggplant
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 white onion, grated, or 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup olive oil
For the Yogurt Dressing
ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons mango chutney, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Toppings
ingredients
- 1/4 cup fried onions, we used crushed up French's
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Method
Step 1
Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch slices. Salt the eggplant and let sit for 40 minutes to release moisture and bitterness. Rinse the eggplant and pat dry.
Step 2
Whisk together the olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, and paprika. When we made this, the onion and garlic charred up a lot when the eggplant cooked, so if you want to avoid that, use garlic powder and onion powder instead. Brush the marinade onto both sides of the eggplant slices and set aside for 20 minutes.
Step 3
While the eggplant marinates, make the yogurt dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, garlic, mango chutney, curry powder, milk, and a tiny pinch of salt. You can also do this in a blender if you want it super smooth. Taste for seasoning and set aside.
Step 4
The original recipe calls for a grill pan but you can use a cast-iron pan. Drizzle a little olive oil (or neutral oil if you prefer) in the pan. Cook the eggplant over medium heat for about two minutes on each side.
Step 5
Layer the cooked eggplant on a serving dish and top with the yogurt dressing, crispy onions, cilantro, and golden raising. Serve and enjoy! For more royal recipes, check them out over at the official coronation website under the "Recipe and Playlists" section.