Indian-Spiced Stuffed Eggplant
"Lots of Indian spices flavor these stuffed eggplants. They can be a complete meal, but if you are feeling extra energetic, make this dish part of a multicourse Indian feast along with curried vegetables, basmati rice, yogurt salad and some Indian breads. As a side dish, plan on one-quarter of an eggplant per person...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup brown rice, preferably brown basmati
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1 1/4 cups water
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2 medium eggplants, (about 1 pound each)
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 cups finely chopped onion
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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12 ounces ground bison
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon garam masala, (see Note)
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1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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