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Silken eggplant salad
(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)Indian Eggplant Bharta
(Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)Ingriyi (sweet and sour meat and eggplant)
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)Grilled eggplant with anchovies, garlic and rosemary
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)Walnut- and herb-stuffed eggplant rolls
(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)Grilled eggplant dip with tahini, yogurt and roasted chiles
(Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)