Curried (Aubergine) Eggplant Recipe

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Curried (Aubergine) Eggplant
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Directions:

  1. Toss eggplant with 1 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl, then let drain 30 minutes; Rinse eggplant, then drain, pressing gently on eggplant to extract any excess liquid.
  2. While eggplant drains, mash garlic, ginger, and jalapeno to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large heavey knife and transfer to a cup), Then stir in mustard seeds, cumin seeds and turmeric.
  3. Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot, over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute onion, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Add spice paste and cinnamon stick, then reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  5. Add eggplant and cook, stirring until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes; Stir in water, brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is tender, BUT NOT falling apart, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. Season eggplant with more salt IF needed, discard cinnamon stick and serve eggplant sprinkled with cilantro and cashews.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 166.74 Kcal (698 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.86g 15%
Sodium 686.3mg 29%
Potassium 609.86mg 13%
Total Carbs 18.5g 6%
Sugars 10.44g 42%
Dietary Fiber 7.64g 31%
Protein 3.6g 7%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 37.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 55.78 Kcal (234 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.3g 15%
Sodium 229.57mg 29%
Potassium 204mg 13%
Total Carbs 6.19g 6%
Sugars 3.49g 42%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g 31%
Protein 1.2g 7%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 12%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 12.6mg 4%

* 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

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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