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
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: May 26, 2023

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.

Additional

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.