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Spicy eggplant curry served
Healthy and tasty eggplant curry in coconut milk base

Spicy Coconut Eggplant Curry

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses Quick Meals
In this curry, spicy flavors and creamy coconut milk dance as main characters. Ginger and chili provide fresh, almost electric heat, while turmeric provides earthy base and beautiful golden color. Eggplant proves here again it's the best meat substitute: soaking up spicy juice and pampering with silky texture.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 390 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet or pot
  • Grater for ginger
  • Knife, cutting board

Instructions

1 ✓

Cube eggplant, salt it, rest 10 minutes, then wipe dry. Meanwhile cook rice in salted water.

Tip: Salting reduces eggplant moisture so when frying it sears instead of steams.
2 ✓

Fry eggplant cubes in half the oil until golden brown, then remove to a bowl.

Tip: Fry in batches if crowded, otherwise it just boils in juice. Brown crust gives flavor. (Maillard reaction).
3 ✓

Add more oil to skillet and sauté chopped onion. Add crushed garlic and grated ginger, fry another minute.

Tip: Ginger and garlic burn fast, so add to onion only when almost done.
4 ✓

Stir in spices (paprika, chili, turmeric, coriander) and fry 30 seconds.

Tip: 'Waking up' spices in hot fat is essential in Indian cooking.
5 ✓

Pour in coconut milk, bring to boil, and scrape up tasty browned bits from pan bottom.

Tip: Brown layer on pan bottom is full of flavor, liquid helps dissolve it. (Deglazing).
6 ✓

Return eggplant and cook on low heat 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens and eggplant is tender.

Tip: Eggplant starch and fibers help thicken sauce.
7 ✓

Serve with cooked rice, sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Tip: If too spicy, a squeeze of lime juice helps dull the heat.

Recipe FAQ

How spicy should it be?
Chili flake strength varies. Start with less, coconut milk will dampen it, but you can always add more later.
Can I use ground ginger?
In an emergency yes, but fresh ginger's citrusy, spicy aroma gives much more intense experience.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Eggplants
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk (13.5 oz)
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 3 tbsp Neutral Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 cup Rice (for serving, dry)