EGGPLANT CURRY (INDIAN)

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Make and share this Eggplant Curry (Indian) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mia in Germany

Categories Curries

Time 35m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
2 small onions
2 garlic cloves
1 inch ginger
1 red chili pepper
1 green chili pepper
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
4 curry leaves
1 tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon tamarind puree
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup coconut milk
salt, to taste

Steps:

Slice eggplant lenghthwise about 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle slices with salt and set aside.
Finely mince garlic and ginger, sprinkle with little salt, mince some more until nearly mashed.
Slice onions thinly.
Seed and finely chop red and green chili peppers.
In a deep skillet, heat ghee and fry sliced onions until soft and lightly browned.
Meanwhile, pat eggplant slices dry and cube them.
Add red and green chili peppers, minced garlic and ginger, curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and ground coriander to the onions, fry, stirring, until fragrant, then add tomato paste and tamarind puree, stir and add eggplant cubes.
Fry one more minute, then add coconut milk, bring to a gentle boil, cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until eggplant is soft.
Serve with rice, roti, dal or meat curry!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.3, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 132.1, Carbohydrate 109.8, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 89.1, Protein 7.5