rootofnewt | mmmm, eggplant.

I mean to go outside and spot an Iridium flare, but I wasn't paying attention--too busy cooking.

I made the Smoked Eggplant in Garlic-Poppyseed Sauce recipe

annaoj shared with me earlier. I also made cucumber raita, and wheat parathas. I helped (directed) boy in cooking up some cubed chicken breast for himself, seasoned with garlic, garam masala (or chinese five spice--i don't have the jar labelled and my memory is hazy--i don't smell anise, so i'm guessing it's garam masala).

it was yummy, even if in the process of making it was hazardous. i went to broil the eggplant and made myself sick--had to air out the house... forgot that we haven't used the broiler part yet (in-oven, not below), so the element hasn't been able to offgas any factory coatings. i turned it off and just roasted the eggplant the regular way. then, when i was frying the chilies, i accidentally let the oil get too hot, which meant i was dumping in the rest of the ingredients (garlic, fenugreek, etc) from a distance, waiting for the spattering to stop, then quickly lifting the pan and stirring before things could burn too badly. ditto for the water/eggplant, though i *knew* the water would spatter a bit, too, so properly warned boy to leap back.

anyhow, it turned out quite well. my eggplant was a bit large, i could've doubled the spices easily. i'll remember this for next time. very, very tasty, though.

i have akhni stock simmering on the stove... been simmering awhile. it seems to take awhile to reduce. tomorrow, we shall have vindaloo, as suggested by

joedecker... broccoli, cauliflower, carrots. boy can have some of it to simmer with his already cooked chicken, too.

boy was quite happy. he loves indian food. :) he's off at qi gong class now.