Eggplant and Sweet Potato Curry
POINTS: 16 total, so 3-4 pts per serving
MAKES: About 4-5 servings
CRISPY RATING: If you like Indian-flavored foods, this is a great dish!
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- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Mustard Seeds
- 3 Tbsp Ghee or Sunflower Oil
- 2 small Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 large Onion, finely sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely sliced
- 1-2 tsp Chili Powder
- tsp Ground Turmeric
- 1 large Eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 Tbsp Blue Poppy Seeds (optional)
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
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1. Heat large skillet dry (no oil or Pam!) - add cumin and mustard seeds. Heat until
they get aromatic and start to pop. Remove and let cool.
2. Heat Ghee, add sweet potatoes and cook until they start to soften.
3. Add onions, garlic, chili powder and turmeric. Cook 1-2 minutes.
4. Add eggplant, roasted spices and poppy seeds. Stir in broth.
5. Cover and let simmer slowly for 30-45 minutes.
6. Season to taste and serve with cilantro.
MY NOTES AND THOUGHTS:
1. Ghee is a clarified butter. You can find it at Indian grocery stores. Or use sunflower
oil. I haven't tried it with regular butter, but Ghee doesn't seem to burn as easily as
butter.
2. This one makes a ton of food and is very tasty. It is spiced like Indian food. And
sweet potatoes are soooo good for you!
Recipe adapted from
The Eggplant Cookbook!