Tamari-Glazed Eggplant with Curry Leaf and Mustard Seed Drizzle

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Roasted eggplant slices glazed with a savory tamari sauce and topped with a fragrant mustard seed and curry leaf oil, blending Japanese and South Indian flavors. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Japanese eggplants, tamari sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange 3 medium Japanese eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch rounds on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  2. Step 2: Roast the eggplant in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden at the edges.
  3. Step 3: While the eggplant roasts, combine 1/4 cup tamari sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp sesame oil in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and cook until they start popping, about 30 seconds.
  5. Step 5: Add 10 fresh curry leaves and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat.
  6. Step 6: Remove eggplant from the oven and brush both sides generously with the tamari-honey glaze.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle the mustard seed and curry leaf oil over the glazed eggplant slices. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and serve warm.

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