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Eggplant Curry
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Eggplant Curry

13 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

755
Calories
11g
Protein
42g
Fat
92g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1-2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1-2 hot chili peppers, cleaned and chopped
  • 2 large eggplants, chopped, lightly salted, and squeezed to partially remove moisture
  • 3-4 potatoes, chopped (optional)
  • 2-3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 small can or tomato paste (optional)
  • salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup coconut milk

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large pot. Sauté onions for a few minutes, then add curry powder, garlic, ginger, and chili pepper. Continue frying over high heat for a few more minutes, stirring continuously.

2

Add eggplant and potatoes, stir fry until eggplant begins to brown. Reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.

3

Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste. Adjust seasoning. Simmer until sauce is thickened and everything is tender.

4

Stir in coconut milk. Serve with boiled rice.

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Category:Congolese Recipes

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Category:Congolese Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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