This Eggplant Kasaundi can be used in many different ways:

• As dressings, chunky or blended, to be drizzled or dotted on.
• As part of an onion base for Pilafs.
• To impart a distinctive flavour to stews, ragouts, braised dishes.
• As shortcuts in cooking dishes that require spicing up.
• To give soups a distinctive flavour and serve as a garnish as well.
• As accompaniment to entrees or mains.
• An appetising filling in sandwiches, a savoury dip and a versatile accompaniment to cold meats, roast, pasta, rice and other meals.

An aromatic paste with a distinctive taste of chilli and a hint of clove.

This Tandoori paste is excellent as a marinade and equally flavoursome when used to cook a curry. The combination of spices makes it a handy, versatile paste which goes well with chicken, lamb, beef or pork.