South Indian Eggplant (Aubergine) Curry Recipe

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South Indian Eggplant (Aubergine) Curry
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Ingredients
22
Count
Nutrition
798
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a cast iron or other heavy skillet, roast coconut powder, poppy seeds, sesame seeds and cumin seeds over low heat until light brown.
  2. Remove from pan to stop the cooking and cool.
  3. Put this coconut mixture in a food processor and process until it’s grainy, reserve in a dish.
  4. Grind the roasted channa dal in a spice grinder until it is a fine powder and add to the coconut mixture.
  5. In a food processor, process the peanuts until they are coarsely ground.
  6. Wash and stem the eggplants.
  7. Cut each eggplant 2/3 into the wide end up to the stem – making an “X” – leave the stem end intact.
  8. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a skillet and cook the eggplants on low until soft.
  9. In a separate pan, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil to medium hot.
  10. Add the 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds to the hot oil.
  11. In a matter of seconds they will begin to pop – add the onions and stir.
  12. When the onions are beginning to brown, add the ginger garlic paste and the turmeric, cumin, coriander powder, chili powder and salt.
  13. Stir the spices into the onion then add the tomatoes.
  14. Stir in the tomatoes then add the coconut mixture along with the peanuts.
  15. Add the eggplants and 1 cup of the water.
  16. Stir and cook over low heat, covered for about 20 minutes.
  17. Add water a little at a time to maintain a nice smooth consistency.
  18. Add garam masala and 2 1/2 tablespoons of the chopped fresh coriander – stir.
  19. Check to see that it is salted to your taste.
  20. Put in a serving dish and garnish with the remaining chopped coriander.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 798.48 Kcal (3343 kJ)
Calories from fat 306.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.04g 52%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 1058.31mg 44%
Potassium 3064.9mg 65%
Total Carbs 108.38g 36%
Sugars 67.71g 271%
Dietary Fiber 38.9g 156%
Protein 19.88g 40%
Vitamin C 42.4mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 329.4mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.72 Kcal (237 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.42g 52%
Cholesterol 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 75.18mg 44%
Potassium 217.73mg 65%
Total Carbs 7.7g 36%
Sugars 4.81g 271%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 156%
Protein 1.41g 40%
Vitamin C 3mg 71%
Iron 0.4mg 29%
Calcium 23.4mg 33%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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