Materials:
- Instant Pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Serving plates
Preparation:
1. Gather all the necessary ingredients:
   - 2 large eggplants, diced
   - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
   - 1 onion, finely chopped
   - 2 cloves garlic, minced
   - 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
   - 2 tomatoes, diced
   - 1 teaspoon cumin powder
   - 1 teaspoon coriander powder
   - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
   - 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
   - Salt to taste
   - Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
2. Pre-cut the eggplants, onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes to save time during the lesson.
3. Preparation (10 minutes):
   - Instruct students to wash and dice the eggplants, chop the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and dice the tomatoes.
   - Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a specific task to complete the preparation process efficiently.
4. Cooking (15 minutes):
   - Heat the Instant Pot on the sauté mode and add oil.
   - Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
   - Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
   - Add the diced tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
   - Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
   - Add the diced eggplants and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
   - Cancel the sauté mode and close the Instant Pot lid. Set the pressure cook mode for 5 minutes.
   - Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
   - Open the Instant Pot lid and give the dish a gentle stir.
5. Serving (5 minutes):
   - Transfer the Instant Pot Indian Spicy Eggplant to a serving dish.
   - Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
   - Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   - Recap the steps involved in making Instant Pot Indian Spicy Eggplant.
   - Discuss the flavors and spices used in the dish, highlighting the cultural significance of Indian cuisine.
   - Encourage students to experiment with different spices and ingredients to personalize the dish to their taste preferences.