Curriedeggplantauberginedip Recipes

30-MINUTE INDIAN EGGPLANT CURRY (BRINJAL CURRY)

Steps:

• Heat a large pan and add oil, mustard seeds, garlic, cinnamon sticks and bay leaf. Temper the whole spices along with the garlic on low heat until the spices and garlic release their aroma
• Next, add the tomato passata, curry powder, turmeric coriander powder, salt and green chillies to the pan. To prevent spluttering, keep the heat low at this stage. Simmer on low heat for 1-2 minutes
• When the oil begins to separate and appear on the surface of the sauce, add eggplant, potatoes and water. Stir well to coat all the pieces, and simmer on low-medium heat for 15 minutes (covered) or until the eggplant and potatoes are cooked through. Don't forget to check in halfway to be sure the curry isn't sticking to the bottom of your pan. Stir gently so as not to break up the eggplant potato pieces
• Garnish with lemon juice, garam masala and fresh cilantro

CURRIED EGGPLANT IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pot and fry the onion till light golden colour.
• Add the spices, cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste, stir in the coconut milk. Cook to form a gravy.
• Add the aubergine, and tomato, stir into the gravy, reduce heat to medium and cook till aubergine is tender. About 30 minutes.

COCONUT RED CURRY STEW

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in curry paste and sugar., Stir in vegetables, garbanzo beans, 3 cups broth, tomatoes and coconut milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 35-40 minutes., Stir in remaining broth; heat through. Serve with cilantro and, if desired, lime wedges and rice.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP

Steps:

• Place eggplant on oven tray. Bake, uncovered, in moderate oven 180°C about 40 minutes or until soft.
• Remove eggplant and place eggplant in paper bag for 10 minutes.
• Remove and discard eggplant skin, chop flesh.
• Blend or process eggplant with remaining ingredients until smooth. You may need to add more yoghurt depending how smooth or thick you prefer your dip. Cover, refrigerate until cold.

CURRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Prick eggplants and roast for 35-40 minutes until colapsed and wrinkled. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a small pan and add onion over medium heat and cook 3-4 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients and saute until onions are soft and mixture is fragrant.
• Pour mixture in food processor and cool slightly. Add yogurt, cilantro and tomato paste and process until smooth.
• Remove the pulp from the roasted eggplant and put into processor and process until smooth. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Process again for 30 seconds. Serve hot, cold or room temp with pita chips.