Unstuffed Stuffed Curried Eggplant

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 4
Unstuffed Stuffed Curried Eggplant recipe
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb eggplant , cut into bite size pieces
3 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons channa dal ( aka bengal gram )
1 1/2 teaspoons black gram dal ( aka urad dal )
3 dried red chilies ( the long thin kind )
1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut , grated ( optional )
1 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
183
Sugar
6g
Fat
11g
Unstuffed stuffed curried eggplant is a flavorful and aromatic dish that hails from South India. It is a vegetarian dish that is bursting with bold spices and flavors. The dish is made with bite-sized pieces of eggplant that are roasted until golden brown, and then cooked in a spice-laden gravy made with coriander seeds, dried red chilies, tamarind, and coconut. It's a hearty dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish with steamed rice or coconut milk rice.

Instructions

1.Dry roast coriander seeds, channa dal, black gram dal, dried red chilies, and asafoetida powder in a pan until fragrant. Cool and grind into a coarse powder.
2.Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sauté eggplant until golden brown. Set aside.
3.In the same pan, add more oil and fry grated coconut until golden brown. Set aside.
4.In another pan, add more oil and add mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add tamarind paste, salt, and the ground spice powder.
5.Add the sautéed eggplant, fried coconut, and enough water to make a thick gravy. Cook until the eggplant is soft.
6.Serve hot with steamed rice or coconut milk rice.

PROS

This vegetarian recipe is packed with flavor and spice.

It can be easily adjusted to suit individual spice preferences and dietary restrictions.

CONS

Eggplant can sometimes have a bitter taste, so it’s important to choose fresh, young eggplants to avoid this.

This recipe requires a bit of prep work to roast and grind the spices.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are low in calories and high in fiber, making them a great addition to a weight loss diet.
They are also rich in antioxidants and other nutrients that protect against heart disease and cancer. Turmeric, a common ingredient in curry dishes, has anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

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