Vegan Indian Cooking: 140 Simple and Healthy Vegan Recipes

2 medium tomatoes, peeled (if possible)
and diced (1 cup [160 g])

1–4 green Thai, serrano, or cayenne
chiles, stems removed, chopped

1 teaspoon red chile powder or cayenne

1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

1. Set an oven rack at the second-highest
   position. Preheat the broiler to 500°F
   (260°C). Line a baking sheet with
   aluminum foil to avoid a mess later.


2. Poke holes in the eggplant with a fork
   (to release steam) and place them on the
   baking sheet. Broil for 30 minutes,
   turning once. The skin will be charred
   and burnt in some areas when they are
   done. Remove the baking sheet from the