Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry Recipes

SRI LANKAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CURRY

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Eggplant is one of my favourite vegetables. This mouthwatering spicy dish is served in Sri Lanka on special occasions such as weddings. So good is it that I would happily eat it every day of the week if not for the high oil content. Definitely not one for calorie counters! It is usually served with a chicken curry and saffron rice. I love it hot, but cold the next day, it is sensational. If you wish, prior to cooking, you can cut each eggplant lengthwise into quarters, sprinkle with the salt and leave uncovered in a single layer for thirty minutes. Rinse the eggplant under a cold tap, pat-dry with kitchen paper, and slice into 1" cubes as directed below. I personally don't bother with the salting process. If you prefer to use baby eggplant, just slice crosswise into 1" cubes. Recipe obtained from a Sri Lankan friend.

Provided by Daydream

Categories Asian

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

21 ounces large eggplants
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
vegetable oil, for deep frying
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, extra
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds, ground in a mortar and pestle
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
2 green chilies, chopped (optionally seeded to reduce the heat)
10 fresh curry leaves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
salt

Steps:

Wash the eggplants, remove the stalk, and slice lengthwise into quarters.
Cut each quarter lengthwise into 1" wide strips and then crosswise into 1" cubes.
Heat 1-2 inches of peanut oil in a wok to medium-high heat (375F) and deep-fry the eggplant cubes in batches until golden brown (this takes around three to five minutes for each batch, adjusting oil temperature as necessary).
Drain thoroughly on kitchen paper.
In a medium-sized pan, heat the extra oil and saute and stir the onion until golden brown.
Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander and mustard and stir for a couple of seconds before adding the garlic, ginger, chillies and curry leaves.
Stir and saute for 30 seconds.
Add the vinegar, coconut milk, salt to taste and the sugar and stir until well mixed.
Bring slowly to the boil before adding the deep-fried eggplant cubes.
Stir, then simmer gently on low heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Taste and season with a little more sugar and/or salt as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.2, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Sodium 9.7, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 2.9

SRI LANKAN EGGPLANT/BRINJAL CURRY RECIPE

SRI LANKAN EGGPLANT/BRINJAL CURRY RECIPE image

Categories Vegetable Lunch

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 long, asian eggplants
1 small onion
1/4 tsp fenugreek
1/2 tsp sri lankan curry powder
(substitute reg. curry powder)
1 tsp chilli powder (cayenne)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp minced ginger
a few curry leaves
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup coconut milk
(substitute low-fat reg.
milk if you are fat-conscious)
oil
salt to taste

Steps:

Cut eggplant into strips, like french-fry potato. For a very authentic taste, eggplant strips need to be deep fried till golden. If you are fat/health conscious, use non-stick spray or a little oil to brown the eggplant. Set aside. In a little oil, let the mustard seeds splutter. Add fenugreek seeds, followed by onion, ginger and garlic. Fry till aromatic. Add turmeric powder, curry powder, chilli powder, salt, curry leaves and tomatoes and cook under low heat till it's quite pulpy. At this point adjust seasoning and add eggplant. Stir gently and cook covered for 3 - 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk and stir gently. Uncover and let simmer on very low heat till the oil splits.

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