EGGPLANT AND SQUASH CURRY

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 to 4 plum tomatoes OR 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes
1 to 1 1/4 pounds peeled kuri, pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
3 mild red frying peppers or 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
2 small onions or 1 large, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 small firm eggplant, diced into bite-size pieces (1 to 1 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons West Indian curry powder* (a couple of scant palmfuls)
1 tablespoon chile powder (a palmful)
1 teaspoon ground cardamom (1/3 palmful)
1/2 cup mango chutney, plus some more to pass at table
2 cups chicken stock
Red rice, cooked according to package directions, or brown rice
Zest and juice of 1 lime or Kaffir lime leaves
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced on an angle

Steps:

  • For fresh tomatoes:
  • Score the skins with a sharp knife in an X on the bottom of each tomato. Place the tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water bath to cool. Peel, halve, and slice tomatoes, and reserve.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss the squash with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Arrange the squash on a baking sheet and roast 25 to 30 minutes, until tender and brown at edges.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet with tight fitting lid. Add the peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, and season with salt and pepper, sweat out the vegetables a few minutes then add the eggplant, curry, chile powder, and cardamom. Stir to toast and combine, then cover the pot and cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is tender. Stir in the roast squash, tomatoes, chutney, and stock. Cool and store for make-ahead meal.
  • If serving immediately, start the rice a few minutes after the squash goes into the oven. Otherwise, reheat the curry over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes after you start cooking the rice. To prepare the rice, follow package directions adding lime zest or leaves to water before rice, add the scallions to the rice and lime juice when the rice is done and you fluff with fork.
  • Serve curry on bed of lime and green onion rice with extra chutney for mixing in.

Noyon Hossain
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I love that this curry can be made with pantry staples. It's a great way to use up what you have on hand.


Md Shadit
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This curry is so easy to make. I had it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Fredderick Makhutle
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I'm a big fan of eggplant and squash, and this curry is the perfect way to enjoy them. It's a delicious and healthy dish.


Ruth J
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This curry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's so delicious, they won't even notice they're eating healthy.


noone
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I love the way the spices are balanced in this curry. It's not too spicy, but it still has a lot of flavor.


Sabeel abbasi Sabeel abbasi
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The eggplant and squash were cooked perfectly in this curry. They were soft and flavorful.


Tofique Maka
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I'm not a fan of curry, but I loved this dish. It was so flavorful and delicious.


RohadBoss Boss
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This is the best eggplant and squash curry I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Tsegaye Bira
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I made this curry for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Nigel Beebe
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This curry is a great vegetarian dish. It's packed with vegetables and flavor.


Santho Mia
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I loved it in this curry. It was cooked perfectly.


Lugemwa Tonny
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a very affordable dish.


Khan11 Khan11
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The sauce in this curry is so flavorful. I love the way it coats the vegetables.


ANOJ Timalsina
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I love the combination of eggplant and squash in this curry. It's a unique and delicious dish.


Muhammad Saad Saad
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This is my go-to curry recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Sadia Abdulahi
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This curry is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use up leftover vegetables in it. It's a great way to clean out the fridge.


Tumwesigye Joseph
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I made this curry for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Aviraj Thakur
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This is one of my favorite curry recipes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love the combination of eggplant and squash, and the sauce is so flavorful.


Mai Chan
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the curry turned out great! The eggplant and squash were soft and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


stephen Najar-Marez
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This eggplant and squash curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.