CURRIED (AUBERGINE) EGGPLANT
You can use either Chinese or Japanese eggplants. Both varieties have purple skin, along, slender shape, and small seeds. Good served with steamed basmati or jasmine rice. The recipe comes from Gourmet Magazine.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toss eggplant with 1 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl, then let drain 30 minutes; Rinse eggplant, then drain, pressing gently on eggplant to extract any excess liquid.
- While eggplant drains, mash garlic, ginger, and jalapeno to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large heavey knife and transfer to a cup), Then stir in mustard seeds, cumin seeds and turmeric.
- Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot, over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute onion, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add spice paste and cinnamon stick, then reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add eggplant and cook, stirring until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes; Stir in water, brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is tender, BUT NOT falling apart, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Season eggplant with more salt IF needed, discard cinnamon stick and serve eggplant sprinkled with cilantro and cashews.
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Ahmed Emad
[email protected]This dish was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.
Junaid Jarwar
[email protected]I wasn't a fan of this dish. The eggplant was mushy and the curry sauce was bland.
Karen Thackeray
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Zahraa Srour
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Saeed Kakar
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Tfnf Egeheueu
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a party or a weeknight meal.
Fred Wood
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was really good. The curry sauce is amazing.
Toufiq sheikh Mahim
[email protected]This is one of my favorite eggplant recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Md Coyat
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors.
Ajimul hoke Ajimul hoke
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy.