Roasted Eggplant Curry Recipe By Tasty Food

ROASTED EGGPLANT CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
• Slice the tops off the eggplants, then slice them in half lengthwise. Cut each half once more lengthwise. Lay the slices on their flat sides and cut lengthwise into thirds. Finally, slice horizontally to form cubes.
• Transfer to a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
• In a large saucepan, heat the coconut oil over high hat. Add the onions, stir for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in the chili powder, cardamom, and smoked paprika. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the ground coriander, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, turmeric, garlic, and ginger. Cook for a few minutes more, stirring constantly.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, water, and the roasted eggplant.
• Bring the curry to a simmer, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. The sauce should reduce and thicken slightly.
• Serve the curry warm over rice, topped with chopped cilantro.
• Enjoy!

EGGPLANT CURRY WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Prepare rice. While rice is simmering, start curry.
• Heat a deep, heavy bottomed nonstick skillet over medium to medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add oil, eggplant, onion, and bell pepper. Cover pan and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add tomatoes, chutney, curry, salt, and broth. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes over low heat for flavors to combine. Remove curry from heat and stir in cilantro. Ladle eggplant curry into shallow bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop rice balls into the center of bowls. Garnish your the and rice with lots of toasted sliced almonds and scallions or chives.
• Curry paste is available on the International Foods aisle of markets. The paste is deep red in color and will keep several months in the refrigerator.
• Vegetable stocks and broths are available in the soup aisle of market and are now widely available in paper containers with re-sealable spouts. If you use broths often in cooking, these paper containers are terrific to keep on-hand in your refrigerator.
• If you want to purchase just enough almonds to top this one recipe, check out the baking aisle of your market and look for either slivered or sliced almonds in a small 3-ounce pouch. Major Grey's mango chutney is available under many different brand names and can be found on both Condiment and International Foods aisles of market.

EGGPLANT CURRY

Steps:

• Wash eggplant and cut into small pieces.
• Add oil to pan and heat to boiling point.
• Add eggplant and fry on medium to medium high until light golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, add remaining ingredients to pan and cook. Return eggplant to pan and cook for another 3 minutes.

YELLOW CURRY WITH EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Cut vegetables as directed into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil over med-high high in wok or large saute pan.
• Saute vegetables until onions turn translucent and eggplant begins to soften. Season as desired.
• Add fish sauce and cook while stirring for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Add spices and stir well. Add coconut milk and stir until all ingredients are well distributed.
• Cook until sauce bubbles. Reduce head to low and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Use hot water to thin sauce to desired consistency.
• Serve over brown rice.