Braised Eggplant with Paprika, Coriander, and Yogurt

Name: Braised Eggplant with Paprika, Coriander, and Yogurt
Ingredients: 2 (8- to 10-ounce) globe or, Italian eggplants; 3 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; 2 teaspoons, paprika; 1 teaspoon, table salt; 1 teaspoon, ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon, sugar; 1/2 teaspoon, ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon, ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon, ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon, ground ginger; 2 3/4 cups, water; 1/3 cup, plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh cilantro

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Vegetarian

By Steve Dunn ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2019, America's Test Kitchen TV

For most types of produce, a few basic cooking methods immediately spring to mind. Eggplant? Not so much.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 50 minutes

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