Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Creamy Eggplant Curry, featuring tender, buttery eggplant cubes enveloped in a fragrant curry sauce. This delightful dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with aromatic basmati rice or warm naan bread. Packed with nutritious ingredients like chickpeas and coconut milk, this vegetarian curry is not only delicious but also wholesome and fulfilling. Discover the ease of making this Indian-inspired dish at home and enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or more to taste)
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (or 1½ cups of cooked chickpeas)
- 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 oven to 430°F (220°C). Cut eggplants into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a lined baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes until browned.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 3 minutes, then add grated garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in spices: curry powder, coriander, cumin, turmeric powder, and red pepper flakes. Toast for one minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth, drained chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and coconut milk. Season with salt and black pepper; simmer on medium heat for about 20 minutes.
- Incorporate roasted eggplants and garam masala into the curry; simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg