Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Eggplant Curry, a delightful dish that brings together tender roasted eggplant cubes and a creamy, aromatic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just about 30 minutes from start to finish. The combination of warm spices like curry powder and cumin creates a comforting experience that will impress your family and friends. Serve it alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander (ground)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or more to taste)
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (drained)
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 4 wedges lemon
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 to 2 cups basmati rice (or naan bread)
- 4 tablespoons plain or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut eggplants into 1-inch cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for about 25 minutes until browned.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3 minutes; add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in spices (curry powder, coriander, cumin, turmeric, red pepper flakes) and toast for one minute.
- Add vegetable broth, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and coconut milk; season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Incorporate roasted eggplants and garam masala; simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg