Best Nadias Eggplant Curry Recipes

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EGGPLANT CURRY - SOUTH INDIAN BRINJAL CURRY



Eggplant Curry - South Indian Brinjal Curry image

Recipe video above. This curry is not for the faint hearted! Eggplant (Brinjal) stars in this strong flavoured curry, roasted rather than fried for a healthier yet equally delicious (high temp does the trick here), then simmered in an intensely spiced South Indian curry sauce so it sucks up the flavour and partially collapses to create a big pot of juicy (delicious) mush. Incidentally vegan (as much of South Indian food is). See recipe notes for subs for the harder to find spices. And when you've made this, use the same spices to make this Vegetable Samosa Pie!Spiciness: Pretty mild. Spiciness only comes from the chilli powder so if you're concerned, skip or reduce it!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     curries     Mains

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tbsp vegetable oil ((or canola))
700g / 1.2 lb eggplant (aubergine) (, 2 medium (Note 1))
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
3 tbsp vegetable oil ((or canola))
3/4 tsp black mustard seeds ((Note 2))
14 curry leaves, fresh ((Note 3))
1 red onion (, quartered and thinly sliced)
3 tbsp passata or tomato pulp (or canned tomato) ((Note 4))
1 tbsp garlic (, grated (4 cloves approx))
1 tbsp ginger (, grated (1.5cm piece approx))
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp coconut milk (or cream, full fat (Note 5))
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
1/4 tsp ground clove
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp chilli powder (or cayenne (NOT US Chilli Powder))
4 tsp coriander powder
4 tsp cumin powder
Basmati rice
Yogurt (, highly recommended)
Coriander/cilantro leaves (, optional)
Easy flatbread (as naan!) (, optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 240°C / 450°F (220°C fan). Line tray with parchment/baking paper.
  • Cut eggplant into 2cm / 4/5" slices, then cut into 2cm / 4/5" batons.
  • Place in large bowl, toss with oil, salt and pepper.
  • Spread on tray, roast 20 minutes. Turn, roast for a further 10 minutes - edges should be caramelised, soft inside, but they're not shrivelled up and dismal. Use per recipe.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, let them sizzle for 15 seconds.
  • Add curry leaves, stir, leave to sizzle for 15 seconds - seeds might pop, Indian cooking is very dramatic!
  • Add onions, cook 5 minutes until golden brown.
  • Add tomato, cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 minutes.
  • Add Curry Spices and salt, and cook for another 3 minutes - it will be a thick paste and might stick to the bottom of the pot, don't let it burn (if it starts to, remove from stove and quickly add splash of water to loosen).
  • Stir in water, and then add the eggplant.
  • Gently stir, partially cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes. Stir carefully once or twice (so the eggplants don't break up completely), add more water if it dries out.
  • Stir in coconut milk, taste then add more salt if needed.
  • Your result should be a very thick, juicy, strongly flavoured curry with eggplant partially intact but half collapsed.
  • Serve with basmati rice and a dollop of yogurt and fresh coriander leaves, if you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1051 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED EGGPLANT CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Eggplant Curry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium eggplants, olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground pepper, coconut oil, medium white onion, chili powder, ground cardamom, smoked paprika, ground coriander, ground turmeric, garlic, ginger, roma tomatoes, coconut milk, water, cooked rice, fresh cilantro

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 medium eggplants
¼ cup olive oil
sea salt, to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
¼ cup coconut oil
½ medium white onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and minced
3 roma tomatoes, Ripe, Diced, Medium size
15 oz coconut milk
½ cup water
cooked rice, for serving
fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 11 grams

PLUMP UDON NOODLES IN THAI GREEN CURRY WITH EGGPLANT



Plump Udon Noodles in Thai Green Curry with Eggplant image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon raw sugar
4 cloves garlic
1 green Thai chile
One 1-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled
1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, sliced
Juice of 1 lime
1 shallot, halved
Freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups organic chicken or vegetable stock
2 fresh kaffir lime leaves
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 Chinese eggplant, diced
1 pound buckwheat udon noodles
Salt

Steps:

  • Combine the basil, cilantro, 1/4 cup coconut milk, the fish sauce, soy sauce, coriander, cumin, sugar, garlic, chile, ginger, lemongrass, lime juice, shallot and some black pepper in a food processor. Blend until a paste forms.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the curry paste and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the stock and kaffir lime leaves and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the bell pepper, eggplant and the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk and cook until the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the noodles in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  • Fill a big bowl with the noodles and cover with the spicy green curry sauce.

NADIA'S EGGPLANT CURRY



NADIA'S EGGPLANT CURRY image

Categories     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 14

small eggplants
fry oil
onion (for blend and brown)
tomato
cilantro
small green chilis
ginger
garlic
lemon
tomato paste
salt pepper
small chilis, lemon, and cucumber for sauce
basmati rice
naan

Steps:

  • chop and fry onion, brown blend other ingredients except eggplant and tomato paste slice eggplant into circles, fry add blend to golden brown onion, reduce until starts to thicken, add eggplant and 2 spoons tomato paste, simmer until eggplant is tender

SOUTH INDIAN EGGPLANT CURRY



South Indian Eggplant Curry image

Eggplant is good steamed or fried, but try making it in the microwave. The timing is forgiving in this recipe from reader Roopa Kalyanaraman, and the texture of the eggplant is mind-blowingly good, soft and not at all oily or soggy. Like steaming, but better.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chickpea flour
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
Dash of asafetida
3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons tamarind paste
1 large or 2 medium eggplant
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix oil, chickpea flour, turmeric and asafetida. Heat on high for 90 seconds, stopping to stir halfway through. In another bowl, heat coconut on high for 90 seconds, stirring halfway through. Add coconut, ginger, salt and tamarind to chickpea mixture.
  • Rinse and dry eggplant, trim off ends, and cut into 1-inch slices. Score one side of each slice in several places. Spread and press spice mixture into gashes, then put eggplant into a dish. Partly cover (waxed paper works) and heat on high for 6 minutes. Uncover and cook on high for 2 or 3 minutes, until very soft. Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 133, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 355 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

NADIA'S EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SPREAD



Nadia's Eggplant (Aubergine) Spread image

Found this recipe on the box of Melba toast. It's good on crackers (or Melba toast) or as a salad, surrounded by chopped tomatoes.

Provided by Sudie

Categories     Spreads

Time 21h20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium eggplants
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
4 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place eggplants on cookie sheet and bake for 80 minutes, turning every 20 minutes or so.
  • They will be very soft.
  • Cover eggplants for about 20 minutes, or place in plastic bag.
  • Peel eggplants and let the pulp drain in a strainer for at least 10 minutes.
  • Chop eggplant pulp on cutting board until it resembles mashed potatoes.
  • Stir in oil with wooden spoon.
  • Add mayo and mustard; stir until blended.
  • Stir in chopped onion, add salt to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
  • Serve chilled.

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