Eggplant And Potato Curry Indian Recipes Vegetable Curry Recipes

Ingredients

2 large eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds each)

3 tbsp. Cooking oil

2 onions

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp. grated fresh ginger

1/2 tsp. ground coriander

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. fennel seeds

1 jalapeño pepper

1 lb. baking potatoes (about 2)

2 tsp. salt

2 c. water

3 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound)

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 dash Chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1Heat the broiler. Put the whole eggplants on a baking sheet and broil, turning occasionally, until charred and soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.Step 2In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the coriander, cumin, fennel seeds, and jalapeño and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Add the potatoes, salt, and water and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, until the potatoes start to soften, about 10 minutes.Step 3Cut each eggplant open and spoon the pulp into the potato mixture. Simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and heat through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.Step 4Wine Recommendation: A robust, grenache-based Gigondas or Vacqueyras from the southern Rhône valley will meld beautifully with the smoky and earthy flavors of this curry.