4 eggplant chickpea curry minted Recipes

aubergine (eggplant, about 1 1/2lb), zucchini (total weight 1 1/2 lb), ghee (or vegetable oil), onion, peeled, quartered and sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, fresh green chile, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat), ground coriander, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, garam masala (or goda masala, posted separately), chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, salt and pepper, to taste, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh mint, heavy cream, vegetable oil, extra, mustard seeds, urad dal (optional), fresh curry leaves

water, salt, eggplants (approximately 3 lbs) or equivalent medium eggplants, peanut or corn oil, for deep frying, tomato/chickpea sauce, peanut oil, whole hot dried red chiles, whole brown mustard seeds, garlic, crushed and finely chopped, good-quality whole tomatoes, finely chopped, with the liquid, fresh curry leaves , if available. (i often substitute mint or basil as an alternative for a different flavor), cooked and drained chickpeas (or 1 15 oz can rinsed and drained ), salt, toasted and ground cumin seeds, toasted and ground coriander, ground turmeric, yogurt sauce, plain yogurt, salt, toasted ground cumin seeds, tamarind chutney, thick tamarind paste, sugar, salt, toasted and ground cumin seeds, a little sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh mint or cilantro leaves

salt, eggplants (each about 1 lb and 2 oz), peanut or corn oil, for deep frying, peanut or corn oil, whole hot dried red chiles, whole brown mustard seeds, garlic, finely chopped, good-quality whole tomatoes, finely chopped, with the liquid, fresh curry leaves , if available (use basil as an alternative with a different flavor), chickpeas, drained and rinsed or 12 oz cooked and drained, salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, plain yogurt, salt, ground cumin seeds, thick tamarind paste, sugar, salt, ground roasted cumin seeds, a little extra salt and freshly ground pepper, fresh mint or cilantro leaves, for garnishing