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South Indian Brinjal Curry

Deliciously Spicy South Indian Brinjal Curry for Health Lovers

Taste the vibrant flavors of South Indian Brinjal Curry, a healthy vegan dish that’s full of aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil for roasting
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil for curry
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¾ tsp Black Mustard Seeds substitutes: brown or yellow mustard seeds
  • 14 leaves Fresh Curry Leaves substitutes: 10 dried curry leaves or 1 tsp of Garam Masala
  • 1 Red Onion quartered and thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp Tomato passata or pulp, or canned
  • 1 tbsp Garlic approx. 4 cloves, grated
  • 1 tbsp Ginger approx. 1.5 cm piece, grated
  • 1¼ cups Water
  • 3 tbsp Coconut Milk full-fat
For the Curry Spices
  • ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground Clove
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Chilli Powder or Cayenne adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 4 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 4 tsp Cumin Powder
For the Main Ingredient
  • 1 Eggplant small to medium-sized varieties

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Pot
  • Baking Tray
  • bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 240°C (450°F) to caramelize the eggplant.
  2. Cut the eggplant into batons, toss with oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a large pot, add mustard seeds and sauté until they pop. Add curry leaves and onions; cook until golden.
  4. Incorporate tomatoes, garlic, and ginger, cooking for another couple of minutes until thickened.
  5. Add curry spices, mix, and pour in water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Fold in roasted eggplant, let simmer for 30 minutes, adding water if needed.
  7. Stir in coconut milk, adjust salt, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze in a suitable container for up to 3 months.

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