Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Oil rimmed baking sheet; place eggplant halves, cut side down, on sheet.
  3. Roast eggplant until flesh is soft, about 1 hour.
  4. Cool slightly.
  5. Using spoon, scoop pulp from eggplant halves into medium bowl and mash.
  6. Discard skins.
  7. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, for about 6 minutes.
  9. Add ginger and stir for 1 minute.
  10. Add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Sauté for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  11. Add eggplant and stir until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. Stir in cilantro.
  14. Season with salt and pepper.