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5.0 from 6 votes

Stuffed Baby Eggplant Curry

Baby eggplants stuffed with finely diced onions and spices are cooked to tender soft pefection.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 small baby eggplants
  • 1 medium yellow onion grated or finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated coconut frozen
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander and cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon jaggery or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • cilantro to garnish
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Wash and trim extra stem from the baby eggplants leaving about half an inch of the stem. Make 2 vertical cross slits going almost the end.
  2. Stuffing - Mix grated onion, ginger, garlic, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander and cumin powder, fresh coconut, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Mix all the stuffing ingredients well and stuff them in the eggplants.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter gently line all the eggplants in the pan. Sprinkle any remaining stuffing on top. Cook covered on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Turn the eggplants over, mixing gently and cook covered for another 5 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat and let them sit for another 5 mins. They will cook further with the steam. Garnish with Cilantro. Serve with Hot Parathas!

Nutrition Information

Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 2.3mg (3%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 150IU 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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