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Eggplant Curry

By Kimberly Killebrew
Roasted eggplant is simmered in a curry coconut sauce with the perfect blend of spices in this show-stopping Eggplant Curry! Makes 4 large servings or 6 small servings.
5 from 49 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 pounds eggplants , preferably the slender Asian varieties, stems removed and sliced into 1/2 inch rounds or pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 medium yellow onion , diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • homemade curry powder recipe
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (or 14.5 ounce can) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1-2 green chilies , seeded and finely diced
  • 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to Broil.
    Place the sliced/diced eggplants into 1/2 inch thick rounds or pieces. Place them in a bowl and toss with the olive oil and salt. Lay the eggplant in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.  Place in the oven and broil for 10-12 minutes or until nicely browned.
  • While the eggplant is roasting, in a medium pot or Dutch oven heat the oil and cook the onion until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes.
    Add the garlic, ginger, pepper, and spices and cook for another minute or two. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to combine. Stir in the broth. Return the roasted eggplants to the pot. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    The curry will thicken as the eggplant breaks down.  You want it to be very soft and partially collapsed but not entirely mushy.  
    Add the coconut milk and cilantro and return to a simmer for 2 minutes.  Add salt to taste.
    Garnish with a sprinkling of cilantro and serve with basmati rice and/or naan and some cucumber raita if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1582mgPotassium: 934mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 5mg
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
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