Sweet and Spicy Eggplant Fry

MamaRose
A very rich recipe to add to curry nights. Perfect for those cheat days!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Asian, Indian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large and Firm Eggplants
  • 1 Sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Ground Coriander
  • 2 tsps Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder 
  • 3 tbsps Apple Cider Vinegar See note below #1.
  • 2 tbsps Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Rice bran oil
  • 1 tbsp Ginger and garlic paste or 2 tsps of each seperately
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut the eggplants in half then cut to 2 centimetre slices. Add salt to each slice and set aside for 20 minutes.
  • Mix coriander, cumin and turmeric and chilli powder with a little water to make a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a wok, add the curry leaves and ginger garlic paste and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add the curry paste and fry on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Rinse eggplants and add to wok. Mix well to combine. Cook till tender.
  • Add the garam masala and mix well.
  • Add vinegar and sugar and cook till dissolved. Adjust vinegar, sugar and salt to taste.

Notes

#1 You can use other vinegars for this recipe. I used spiced malt vinegar from Woolworths.
MamaRose
Author: MamaRose

MamaRose believes that food is not just a necessity, but a joy. She enjoys cooking for herself and for others, and she wants to share her passion with the world.

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