Eggplant Spinach Curry Recipes

SRI LANKAN EGGPLANT CURRY RECIPE

Steps:

• To begin making the Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready.
• Wash and cut the eggplant into thin long slices about 2 inches long. It should be same size as that of potatoes for French fries. Soak them in salted water to prevent discolouration.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add the mustard seeds and red chillies and allow then to crackle. Add the curry leaves, onions, ginger and garlic and saute until the onions turn soft.
• Once the onions soften, add the tomatoes and give it a stir for about 2 couple of minutes, we don't have to make it mushy.
• Add the eggplant (drain out from water), turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, jaggery and salt. Give it a stir.
• Add the tamarind water and give it a stir. Cover the pan and simmer until the eggplant is cooked through completely. This will take 5 to 8 minutes.
• Once the eggplant is cooked, add the coconut milk and give the Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry a stir. Simmer for another 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Check the salt and adjust to taste accordingly. Transfer the Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry to a serving bowl and serve hot.
• Serve Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha and Burani Raita for your everyday meal.

THAI GREEN CURRY WITH EGGPLANT RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the green curry sauce. Set aside.
• Place the eggplant pieces in a colander and toss with salt. Let stand for fifteen minutes to allow any bitter residue to drain off.
• Heat a large sauté pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil. Sear eggplant in hot oil until blistered, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil along with the red pepper and snow peas and sauté for one minute. Add spinach and toss to wilt.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir in basic green curry sauce. Add the lime leaves and let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lime leaves with a slotted spoon, and stir in the fish sauce and sugar. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
• Top with bean sprouts. Serve with jasmine rice and lime wedges for squeezing.

CURRIED EGGPLANT AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Cut eggplant in half length-wise, then score diagonally into inch-wide diamonds, then place skin-down on a cookie sheet (I like to use tinfoil for easier cleanup).
• Spray or brush 1 Tbsp oil or ghee on each eggplant half and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, over medium heat saute onions in remaining oil/ghee (sprinkle with salt) until soft. If you want this spicy, add chili pepper here (this is good mild or spicy).
• Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and garam masala.
• Cook until fragrant, stirring constantly to keep from sticking. Before the spices start to burn, add coconut milk and stir well.
• When coconut milk is hot, add a large handful of spinach. The spinach will wilt down to nothing as it cooks. As it does, add more spinach.
• Remove from heat or let warm over low heat while you wait for the eggplant to finish.
• Once eggplant is finished, remove from oven and spoon out flesh from skin.
• Add to spinach mixture, stir, and cook until everything is warm.
• Stir in cilantro and add salt to taste - do not be scared of the salt. But don't go crazy either! Salt is gonna make or break this bad boy, so if it tastes unexciting, you probably just need a little more salt to pull out the flavors.

CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Combine all the spices of the spice mix and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside
• Heat a 12-inch non-stick deep skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add half of the diced eggplant and cook dry without any oil for about 7 minutes stirring occasionally ( you may need to add a couple of tablespoons of water a time to prevent them from sticking if you are not using a no-stick pan).
• Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Repeat the process with the rest of the eggplant and transfer it to the bowl
• Using the same skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and ginger and cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the onion and spice mix, and cook for 5-6minutes or until translucent
• Add the tomato paste and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring frequently. Add the drained chickpeas, stir gently and continue cooking for 2 to 3minutes
• Add the cooked eggplant and broth or water, bring to a boil, cover the pan and reduce the heat to simmer for 40 minutes Add the cilantro in the last 10 minutes of cooking, saving some for garnish.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) -SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Put eggplant cubes in colander over large bowl, sprinkle with kosher salt, and let stand for 30 minutes to sweat. Pat dry and remove excess salt with paper towels or clean dishcloth. (Careful, this juice stains!).
• Toast mustard seeds in a small dry non-stick pan over medium-low heat until they turn grey and begin to pop. Remove from heat and reserve in a small bowl.
• Place eggplant in a mid-sized steamer and cook for about 10 minutes, until eggplant is soft and tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and reserve.
• Heat canola oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden. Stir in garlic, ginger, and all other spices, being careful to avoid scorching.
• After 1 minute, add spinach and tomatoes. Raise heat to high and boil for 2 minutes, stirring often. Turn heat down to low and simmer with lid on for 20 minutes to allow flavours to blend.
• Stir in reserved mustard seeds and eggplant. Once eggplant is hot, stir in yogurt and chopped cilantro. Remove from heat.
• Serve alone on a bed of rice, or with a beef curry and naan bread.

EGGPLANT SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Place eggplant in a colander, sprinkle with coarse salt, and let stand for 30 minutes to sweat. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Place mustard seeds in a small, dry saute pan and cook over moderate heat until they turn gray and start popping. Remove from heat and reserve.
• Heat 1/4 cup clarified butter in a large skillet over moderate heat. Saute eggplant, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden. Remove from heat and reserve in a bowl with mustard seeds.
• Heat remaining butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add onions and salt. Saute until onions are golden and soft. Add garlic and ginger, cook just until aromas are released, then stir in all spices. Cook an additional minute, stirring constantly to blend spices and prevent scorching.
• Add tomatoes, water, and sugar. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Add spinach, bring back to a boil, and stir in eggplant mixture. When eggplant is heated through, about 2 minutes, remove from heat and serve.

EGGPLANT-SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil with half of the mustard seeds in a large saucepan. Add remaining mustard seeds when the cooked seeds begin to pop. Add the garlic and saute until tender. Add the spinach, a small amount at a time, stirring occasionally to keep the spinach from scorching. When the spinach wilts, add the eggplant, ginger, jalapeno chiles, tumeric, paprika, coriander, and cumin. Saute to blend the flavors. Cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Add the tomatoes and season to taste with salt. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Garnish with cilantro. Source: Dhaba Cuisine of India restaurant - Santa Monica, California : Best Recipes from the Los Angeles Times : ISBN: 0-8109-1237-6 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias