15/06/2026
No more boring eggplants!! Try this baked eggplant recipe and you will be hooked!!
Baked Eggplant with Spiced Chicken Mince
Ingredients
1 large eggplant
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Olive oil
For the chicken filling:
250 g chicken mince
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp chopped onion
2 green chillies
2 red chillies
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp crushed coriander seeds
½ tomato, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
Salt, to taste
For topping:
Mozzarella cheese
Lemon juice
Chilli oil (optional)
Fresh coriander leaves
Method
1. Prepare & bake the eggplant:
Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern.
Season with salt, black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes, or until soft and tender.
2. Make the chicken filling:
Heat oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic, and both chillies. Sauté until fragrant.
Add chicken mince and cook until it changes colour.
Add salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, crushed coriander seeds, chopped tomato, and tomato paste.
Cook until the mince is fully done and nicely combined.
3. Assemble:
Gently press the centre of the baked eggplant to create space.
Fill with the cooked chicken mince.
Top with mozzarella cheese.
4. Final bake:
Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts and turns slightly golden.
5. Serve:
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice, drizzle of chilli oil, and fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with yogurt and rice.
