Cumin-scented Eggplant With Pomegranate And Cilantro

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10 Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 2 1/2 Tbsps sea salt or kosher salt
• 2 lbs eggplant (about 2 medium), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 1 Tbsp (or more) olive oil
• 2 tsps ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Pomegranate molasses* (for drizzling)
• 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves