A bowl of creamy, spicy curry with roasted eggplant, chickpeas and fresh herbs.

Roasted Eggplant Curry

Name: Roasted Eggplant Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, medium, cubed cubed; 1 cup chickpeas, cooked; 1 onion, chopped chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced minced; 1 inch ginger, grated grated; 1 tsp coriander, ground; 1 tsp cumin, ground; 1 tsp turmeric, ground; 1 tsp paprika; 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup tomatoes, canned; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; cilantro, fresh chopped, to garnish

Spicy and creamy roasted eggplant curry.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · May 26, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe is inspired by Indian cuisine, but with a modern twist. We will be using fresh seasonal ingredients and a blend of spices to create a flavorful and satisfying main course. The star of the dish is roasted eggplant which adds a rich and creamy texture to the dish.

Ingredients (for 2)

Eggplant, medium, cubed — 1 — cubed
Chickpeas, cooked — 1 cup
Onion, chopped — 1 — chopped
Garlic cloves, minced — 2 — minced
Ginger, grated — 1 inch — grated
Coriander, ground — 1 tsp
Cumin, ground — 1 tsp
Turmeric, ground — 1 tsp
Paprika — 1 tsp
Cayenne pepper — 1/4-1/2 tsp
Tomatoes, canned — 1/2 cup
Coconut milk — 1/2 cup
Olive oil — 1 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Cilantro, fresh — — chopped, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥👨‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2 — 🍆🔥🥄

In a baking sheet, drizzle cubed eggplant with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
Step 3 — 🍳🧅🧄

In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 4 — 🌶️🥄🍳

Add coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 5 — 🍅🥥🍲

Add canned tomatoes and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
Step 6 — 🍆🧆🍛

Add roasted eggplant and cooked chickpeas to the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the eggplant is fully cooked.
Step 7 — 🍽️🍛🌿

Serve hot over basmati rice or with naan bread and garnish with fresh cilantro.

A final fox tip

For a creamier curry, you can add more coconut milk or even a dollop of plain yogurt at the end. You can also adjust the spice level to your liking. This curry is also great with other veggies like cauliflower or zucchini.