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Indian-Style Eggplant Coconut Curry

Described as the "best eggplant curry recipe!!!" by a reader, this curry is ready in under an hour. Although Indian recipes often require lots of spices, this version uses a few clever ingredients to keep the ingredient list short and the flavor big.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 586 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
  • 1 shallot finely chopped, about ½ cup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp each cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt
  • 1 oz coconut milk 400 g
  • 1 oz can diced tomatoes 400 g
  • To serve: rice, cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Rice: If serving with rice, get that started now.
  2. Eggplant: Cut the eggplant into bite-sized cubes. Heat oil in a large pot or pan, then add cubed eggplant. Cook until eggplant begins to brown and become soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Flavor: Add the shallot and garlic to the pan, continuing to cook until shallot is soft and fragrant, another 2 minutes.
  4. Spices: Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt to evenly coat the eggplant.
  5. Cans: Add the can of coconut milk and (undrained) diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Serve: Serve warm over rice, topped with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Storage: This will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for 1 month. Just let it thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying it.
  • Meal Prep: This makes a great meal prep! Just store it with your rice of choice in individual containers. The moisture from the curry helps to keep the rice from drying out.
  • Need more heat? Add finely diced jalapeno or similar pepper (deseeded) to the dish as you saute the garlic.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 586kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 8.1g (16%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 35g (175%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 1206mg (50%) Potassium 1457mg (42%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 17.4g (35%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 586

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 586kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 8.1g 16%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 35g 175%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1206mg 50%
Potassium 1457mg 31%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 17.4g 35%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.