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Hi Friends! Some facts about eggplant :

Eggplant comes in a range of colors, shapes, and sizes. The anthocyanins in eggplant may protect heart health   Another chemical in eggplant, nasunin, may help improve blood flow to the brain   Cooking methods include steaming, roasting, boiling, baking, or frying, but steaming appears to preserve the antioxidant levels most effectively.

Prep Time: 0-5 minutes

Cook time: 11-15 minutes

Serve: 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Ingredients:

• 250 gms long Brinjals, cut into 3” pieces and soaked in water
• 2 medium size Potatoes, peeled washed and cut into thick fingers
• ¼ tsp Asafetida/ heeng
• ½ tsp powdered Fenugreek seeds/ Methi dana
• 2 tbsp Saunf/ Fennel/ Aniseed  powder
• Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
•  1level tsp Salt /or to taste
• 2 tbs Oil

Method:

Step 1.

Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan/wok/non-stick pan add asafetida, when it turn pink, add potato wedges, cover and cook on slow fire till potatoes are half cooked.

Step 2.

Add drained brinjal pieces, salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, Fenugreek powder, cumin powder, saunf/aneeseed powder mix, cover and cook till brinjal is cooked.

Step 3

Serve hot with chapattis, boondi raita and pickle of choice.

Note:

Fennel /Aneeseed/ Saunf seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture

Possible health benefits:

Eggplants are rich in fiber and antioxidants.

Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has been shown to reduce the risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions.

Studies have long suggested that eating plant foods, such as eggplant, can boost overall health and wellbeing.

Laboratory analyses of the phenolic compounds in eggplant show that it contains anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid, and chlorogenic acid, a powerful free-radical scavenger.

Anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid function as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Studies show that consuming even small quantities of flavonoid-rich foods may benefit human health in various ways.

1) Heart health

The fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and phytonutrient content in eggplants all support heart health.

In addition, eating foods containing certain flavonoids, including anthocyanins, may be associated with a lower risk of mortality from heart disease.

2) Cancer

Polyphenols in eggplant have been shown to have anti-cancer effects. Anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and, in turn, prevent tumor growth and the invasion and spread of cancer cells.

3) Cognitive function

Findings from animal studies suggest that nasunin, an anthocyanin in the eggplant skin, is a powerful antioxidant that protects brain cell membranes from free radical damage.

It also assists in the transport of nutrients into the cell and moving waste out. Research has also shown that anthocyanins help prevent neuroinflammation and facilitate blood flow to the brain. This could help improve memory and prevent age-related mental disorders.

4) Weight management and satiety

Dietary fibers are commonly recognized as important factors in weight management and loss, because they act as “bulking agents” in the digestive system.

These compounds increase satiety and reduce appetite. They help reduce calorie intake by making a person feel fuller for longer.

Eggplant is already low in calories, so it can contribute to a healthful, low-calorie diet.

5) Liver health

Research has suggested that the antioxidants in eggplant may help protect the liver from certain toxins.

Ref. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/279359.php

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