Indian Tandoori-Spiced Eggplant Steak Bites with Cucumber Mint

Ingredients

• 2 medium Eggplant
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.75 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 1.5 tbsp Lemon juice
• 150 g Coconut yogurt (unsweetened)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut eggplant into 1-inch thick slabs, then into bite-size pieces.

2. 2

   Toss eggplant with olive oil, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, and salt (if using).

3. 3

   Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat. Cook eggplant in batches, 3–4 minutes per side until charred and tender.

4. 4

   Dice cucumber finely. Mix with coconut yogurt, chopped mint, and lemon juice.

5. 5

   Serve eggplant bites with cucumber mint topping.