4.5 from 6 votes
Eggplant Curry
This Indian-inspired eggplant curry is made with tender chunks of eggplant and lentils in a spicy tomato sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
245 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian, American
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown lentils dried
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 medium 1 pound eggplant, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 Serrano pepper seeded and minced (optional, leave it out for a milder dish)
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 to 3 tablespoons garam masala to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 crushed tomatoes 14 ounce can
- 1 diced tomatoes 14 ounce can
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- basmati rice for serving, cooked
Instructions
- Place the lentils into a small saucepan and cover them with 2 cups of water. Place over high heat and bring the water to a boil. Lower heat and allow to simmer until tender, about 35 minutes. You can add water during cooking if it gets too low. When the lentils are done, drain any excess water.
- While the lentils cook, coat the bottom of a large pot with the olive oil and place it over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the eggplant. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the onion and continue to sauté for about 5 minutes more, until the eggplant begins to brown and the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic, serrano pepper, ginger, 1 tablespoon of garam masala, and the cumin. Sauté about 1 minute more, until very fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Taste test the sauce and add more garam masala if you'd like. Allow to simmer until the eggplant is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cooked lentils and simmer another minute or two, until heated throughout. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with basmati rice and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
493mg
(10%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.