Ingredient:

• 1 eggplant
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1 large tomato — peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro