Brinjal (Eggplant) Curry Recipe

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Brinjal (Eggplant) Curry
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Directions:

  1. Cut the eggplants into 1-inch pieces- preferably keeping at least one side of each piece with the skin on.
  2. Put the eggplant pieces into a strainer and sprinkle liberally with salt. Place a small plate on top of the eggplant, and a weight on top of the plate- this process draws the excess water out of the eggplant, and it won't be overly salty. Leave for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a heavy pan. When hot, add mustard seeds- they will start to pop in a few seconds. When they begin to pop, add the sliced onions, garlic and ginger. Turn the heat to medium, and cook until mixture is nicely browned.
  4. Add cayenne pepper, tumeric, garam masala and cumin to the onion mixture. Cook spices for a few minutes, then add water and tomato paste, and reduce heat to low. Let the sauce cook gently, but don't allow it to become dry.
  5. In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil over moderate heat. Add eggplant pieces to the pan, and arrange in a single layer. Saute until all sides are brown and crisp.
  6. Once all eggplant pieces are browned, incorporate them into the sauce pan, making sure to cover all pieces with the sauce. Add lemon juice and salt.
  7. Cook gently until eggplant is cooked through (about 15-20 minutes). Stir occasionally (and very gently) and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 92.36 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.04g 11%
Sodium 1362.7mg 57%
Potassium 198.76mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.03g 2%
Sugars 3.42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%
Protein 1.13g 2%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 21.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.98 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.87g 11%
Sodium 1135.8mg 57%
Potassium 165.66mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.86g 2%
Sugars 2.85g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 9%
Protein 0.94g 2%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 18.2mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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