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Small eggplant curry is a delicious and comforting Sri Lankan-style dish made with tender small eggplants and a blend of aromatic spices. These small eggplants have a lovely texture and absorb the flavors of the curry beautifully. Prepared with simple ingredients and traditional spices, this homemade curry is a wonderful addition to a family meal. It pairs perfectly with warm rice or roti, making it a flavorful and satisfying dish to enjoy together.
So, let’s see how to prepare this delicious small eggplant curry. 🍆🌿🍛
Materials Used.
200g small eggplants
Salt, as needed
2–3 tablespoons coconut oil
½ cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 chopped tomato
A few curry leaves
1 piece of cinnamon
Some chopped onion
2 chopped green chilies
Some chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder
⅓ teaspoon mustard powder
⅓ teaspoon black pepper powder
½ teaspoon curry powder
The cooking process as follows.
Now, let’s get ready to prepare our small eggplant curry. First, wash and clean the eggplants thoroughly, then cut them lengthwise in half. 🍆🔪
Next, take a cooking pan and add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, add the eggplant pieces and cook them as shown below. 🍆🔥
Next, remove the cooked eggplant from the pan and add a little more coconut oil. Then add the chopped onion, curry leaves, garlic, green chilies, cinnamon, all the spices, and a little salt. Mix everything well. 🧅🌿🌶️
Next, add the chopped tomato, water, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix everything well and cook for about 2 minutes. 🍅🥣
Next, add the fried eggplant pieces back into the pan and mix well so that the curry mixture coats the eggplant evenly. Cook for about 2 minutes, then remove from the stove. 🍆🍅🌶️
Once prepared, the small eggplant curry becomes tender, aromatic, and full of delicious traditional flavors. The soft eggplants beautifully absorb the spices, creating a rich and satisfying taste in every bite. Serve it warm with rice and your favorite side dishes, and enjoy this simple yet delicious homemade curry with your loved ones. ❤️🍛