Eggplant curry
Easy
Victoire
Victoire

Eggplant curry

7 minutesPrep time

25 minutesCook time

487 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Eggplant

1/2

Eggplant

Red lentils (dry)

50 g

Red lentils (dry)

Tomato paste

35 g

Tomato paste

Coconut milk

100 ml

Coconut milk

Yellow onion

1/4

Yellow onion

Curry powder

1 tsp

Curry powder

Cilantro (fresh)

optional

1/5 bunch

Cilantro (fresh)

Garlic

1/2 clove

Garlic

Utensils

Pot (small), Oven, Stovetop, Parchment paper, Colander, Frying pan

recipe

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Wash and chop the eggplants into 1.5 cm cubes.
  • Step 2
    Put them on a baking tray or ovenproof dish, cover with olive oil, salt and pepper, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    In a large pot, add the lentils and 1.5 times their volume in water. Cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, peel and mince the onions.
  • Step 5
    Meanwhile, peel and mince the garlic.
  • Step 6
    On a hot pan, add a splash of olive oil, the curry, onions, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add the tomato concentrate and coconut milk. Mix.
  • Step 8
    Add the cooked eggplants and red lentils to the pan. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, covered.
  • Step 9
    Season. Add some chopped cilantro and almonds if you have them. Serve and enjoy!