EAST AFRICAN EGGPLANT CURRY WITH CHICKPEAS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 med eggplant (about 1 lb)
3 Tbls oil
1 med onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 Tbls peeled ginger, minced
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp tumeric
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or 28 oz can tomatoes, drained)
1 Tbls tomato paste
1/2 cup water
15 oz can chickpeas, drained

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant into 3/4 inch dice. In a heavy, wide casserole, heat oil. Add onion and cook over low heat for 7 minutes, until soft. Add next 7 ingredients. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add eggplant and salt, and mix well over low heat until eggplant is coated with spices. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Mix tomato paste and water and stir into mixture. Cover and simmer, stirring often, for 20 minutes. Add chickpeas and simmer 10 to 20 minutes more until eggplant is very tender and mixture is thick. Adjust seasoning. Serve over rice.

Sajid King
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some roasted eggplant in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up. The curry sauce is flavorful and the chickpeas add a nice bit of protein.


Sm Robiul
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The curry sauce was so flavorful and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Bikram G C
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This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Toni Barfell
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


jefferson mavoungou
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some roasted eggplant in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up. The curry sauce is flavorful and the chickpeas add a nice bit of protein.


Asik Pk
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The curry sauce was so flavorful and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


MK7 GAMING
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This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Arju Hasan
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel “Queen Bee” Zarate
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some roasted eggplant in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up. The curry sauce is flavorful and the chickpeas add a nice bit of protein.


Bigballz
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The curry sauce was so flavorful and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Esha Zahra
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This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Larry Eneh
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Moises Gonzalez
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some grilled eggplant in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up. The curry sauce is flavorful and the chickpeas add a nice bit of protein.


Sarpong Gideon
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajan Paudel
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This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and the leftovers are even better the next day.