South Indian Eggplant Curry Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp chickpea flour
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 dash asafetida powder
3 tbsp unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tsp salt , plus more to taste
2 tsp tamarind paste
2 medium eggplant
chopped fresh cilantro leaves (to garnish )

Directions:

In a bowl, mix oil, chickpea flour, turmeric and asafetida. Heat on high in microwave for 90 seconds, stopping to stir halfway through. In another bowl, heat coconut on high for 90 seconds, stirring halfway through. Add coconut, ginger, salt and tamarind to chickpea mixture.
Rinse and dry eggplant, trim off ends, and cut into 1-inch slices. Score one side of each slice in several places. Spread and press spice mixture into gashes, then put eggplant into a dish. Partly cover (waxed paper works) and heat on high for 6 minutes. Uncover and cook on high for 2 or 3 minutes, until very soft. Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot or warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	181.02 Kcal (758 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.42g	13%
Sodium	663.41mg	28%
Potassium	561.17mg	12%
Total Carbs	25.24g	8%
Sugars	18.81g	75%
Dietary Fiber	7.43g	30%
Protein	2.78g	6%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	8%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	23mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.23 Kcal (298 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.31g	13%
Sodium	261.04mg	28%
Potassium	220.81mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.93g	8%
Sugars	7.4g	75%
Dietary Fiber	2.92g	30%
Protein	1.1g	6%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	8%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.5

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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