Daylight savings begin early this year. So why can't the grilling, a hallmark of Summer?
It is still cold and windy out there at times, but I had this urge to grill something. Eggplant is what I got in my hand after a refrigerator raid. Since it was windy outside, and the grill needed a big cleaning, I decided to use my grill pan.
Grilling eggplants is so simple. Talking about simple, as some of you have already figured out, 99% of my posts are about simple recipes. I love simple cooking and don't like to stay longer in the kitchen. I was afraid of the moment someone asks "why are you blogging all these simple recipes, can't you go get a life?". But not anymore. :) Inji has a better explanation here about blogging simple recipes which would probably save the rest of my blogging life. :)
Coming back to the eggplant, slice it, sprinkle salt and keep aside for at least 15 minutes. You may slice them to round pieces or long ones as in my picture. After 15 minutes, drain the water if any, and wipe dry the pieces using a clean kitchen towel, or paper towels.
For one eggplant, make a paste of the following:
Garlic cloves - 3
Juice of one lemon
Kashmiri chilli powder or black pepper power - 1/2 tsp(more or less depending on your needs)
Salt - to taste
Italian herbs or cumin - to taste(optional)
Rub the paste all over the eggplant pieces and let it sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Heat up the grill pan. Turn off the smoke alarm!!
Brush olive oil generously on both sides of the marinated eggplant pieces.
When the pan is hot enough, add the eggplants to the pan and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Then flip and cook the other side until done, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and sprinkle grated Parmesan if needed.
Serve it as a side dish or a sandwich filling.
Don't forget to spring forward (or is it a winter forward?) this Sunday!
22 comments:
Grilled Eggplants look wonderful RP. Ur presentation is lovely
Grilled Eggplants look wonderful RP. Ur presentation is lovely
RP, I love to cook simple recipes.Your Grilled Eggplants is inviting!I want to try this one.Italian herbs?which one I have to add?
Hi RP... eggplant is my favorite, and grilled is best of all! Love the spice paste you're using here -- I will try that way. Can't wait for early daylight savings, too... hurry up spring :)
Yeah baby,this Sunday is the day to turn back the clock.Grilled Eggplants look like a hunk of steak.YUM!!:))
One more reason to get that griddle :)
The eggplants are temmpting
God bless you RP! I was wondering what to do with the eggplants I picked last week, still sitting in my fridge:). You've given me the perfect solution!!Thanks.
hmmmmm...that looks like a perfectly grilled steak. so r we invited?
thats a beauty... love those marks on eggplants
yummy! i love eggplant and thanks for a recipe for grilling .. hi hi.. i normally fry it with this marinade.
loved the presentation of Grilled eggplan.. I always love to have Bhartha with grilled eggplants..may be next time I would try your way..
-Sushma
looks great...even though i am not a eggplant fan...lovely pic...thanks for sharing
the best dishes are often the simplest ones. that's why i love your blog.
bee
I remember my granny use to make something like this using indian spices n shallow fry them...Grilled eggplant is looking great.
Rp I made your sundried chutney loved it. I had them with idli and then with rice :)
Thankyou for your quick and simple recipes.
Thats sure one way of relishing the eggplants I used to grill eggplants but my version is slightly different. I add garam masala or any spice powder like pav bhaji masala powder too. Very little though. I shall definitely try your version soon. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. The picture sure looks tempting.
RP:) taking care of little ones, cooking, hosting jihva for tomatoes, blogging and after all these finding time to leave a comment on someone's blog! Thats the sweetest thing which I can get from you only:) Couldnt stop myself from saying that new template rocks and grilled eggplants looks so tempting.
hi RP,
first my eyes saw the pic and I thought it was a fish. Then i read eggplant. Great grilling! Looks so good.
cheers
sharmi
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Thank you prema.
kf, any herb of your choice. I added basil. You can try some indian spices too.
linda, it's springing already. I saw some flowers! Yay!
asha, I love Spring too. :)
sandeepa, heheh did I do a little marketing for Lodge?
jyothsna, let me know how it turned out in your kitchen.
maneka, of course you are. :)
sia's corner, thanks to archana of Spicyana, for teaching me how to get the perfect grill marks.
mallugirl, I like the fried ones better. This one goes into sandwiches usually.
sushma, I like baigan bhartha too.
dilip, thanks.
bee, thanks.
sri, thanks for the feedback. Shallow fried eggplants are great too.
mythreyee, your version sounds great. I will try it next time.
bittus mama, you are not 'someone'. I am glad I made so many precious friends through blogging. Good to see you back.
sharmi, steak...fish...hmmm.. it's just eggplants dear. :)
summer huh? I want spring!!!!
and yes, for turning off the smoke alarm! :)
I HAVE TO try this. the grilled eggplant looks so inviting.
The eggplant recipe is amazing!! Thank you for the simple yet great recipe. Just waiting to cook it and the image shows that this can be crunchy, soft and spicy all at the same time.
Those shrimps look really tasty I think the picture is great! Nice blog. :)
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