Curried Eggplant With Raita Recipe

• 1 1/2 pt (3 c.) nonfat, plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 c. finely diced cucumber
• 1 1/2 c. peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes (see note)
• 2 x to 3 Tbsp. grated onion Salt to taste Freshly grnd black pepper
• 3 x to 4 Tbsp. minced fresh mint or possibly cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. toasted cumin seeds (optional, see note)
• 2 x to 3 medium globe eggplants, each weighing about 1 lb.
• 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 c. minced yellow onions
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1/4 c. grated fresh ginger
• 2 tsp grnd coriander seeds
• 2 tsp grnd cumin
• 1 tsp grnd turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or possibly to taste Salt and pepper to taste Lemon juice to taste

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