INDIAN-SPICED EGGPLANT & CAULIFLOWER STEW

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Eggplant and cauliflower are two of my favorites - so I had to post it. EatingWell Newsletter, 10/31/07. Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably hot Madras
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb eggplant, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cups cauliflower florets
15 ounces can diced tomatoes
15 ounces can chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add curry powder, garam masala and mustard seeds and toast, stirring, until the spices begin to darken, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Add oil, onion, garlic, ginger and salt to the pot and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in eggplant, cauliflower, tomatoes, chickpeas, water and the spices.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Cover, reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Top each serving with optional dollop of yogurt; serve with basmatti rice & a loaf of 7 grain bread.
  • **Garam masala is a flavorful, fragrant blend of dry-roasted ground spices. It's in the spice section of most supermarkets and specialty stores.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 675.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 6.5

COMEDY GAMER's
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stew turned out a bit too spicy. Next time I'll use less chili powder.


Daniel Hall
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This stew is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with eggplant, cauliflower, tomatoes, and onions.


Kosiso Reginald
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I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who loves Indian food or is looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetarian dish.


CH FARMAN Mateen
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This dish is a bit spicy, but in a good way. It's the perfect amount of heat to warm you up on a cold day.


Prosh Prosh
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was really good. The spices really mellowed out the flavor of the eggplant and made it very palatable.


David Gomez
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover eggplant and cauliflower and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Hanod Sakr
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I'm a big fan of Indian food and this stew did not disappoint. It was full of flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Md Rakib Hessen
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This is a healthy and flavorful dish that I will definitely be making again.


Muhammad karim
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I served this stew over rice and it was absolutely delicious. The rice soaked up all the wonderful flavors.


Sheldine Marcelus
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavors.


ULTRAXDELUXE POUFFES
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I added a bit of chopped cilantro to the stew at the end. It really brightened up the flavor.


Mani Jan
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I didn't have any garam masala on hand, so I used a combination of cumin, coriander, and turmeric instead. It turned out great!


Michael Gregory
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Majid Hussain
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I was able to throw it together in about 30 minutes and it turned out perfectly.


Mulenga Chewe
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This was the perfect dish for a cold winter night. It was hearty and filling, and the spices warmed me up from the inside out.


HOGALALLA
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The spices really brought out the flavor of the eggplant and made it melt in my mouth.


Maruf Mirdha
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This eggplant and cauliflower stew was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.