Khoresh Bademjan Inspired Eggplant Skewers

Ingredients

• 2 medium Eggplant (Japanese or Chinese)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 0.5 medium Onion (grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint (chopped)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Cut the eggplant into 2.54 cm cubes.
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, grated onion, minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Add the eggplant cubes to the marinade and toss to coat well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. 4Thread the marinated eggplant cubes onto skewers.
5. 5Grill the skewers over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the eggplant is tender and slightly charred.
6. 6Garnish with fresh chopped mint before serving.

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