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    Creamy Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry {Vegan, Gluten-Free}

    Published: Jan 15, 2021 · Modified: Mar 3, 2021 by Kristen Wood

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    A super creamy Aubergine Curry packed with perfectly balanced flavors and a touch of spice. This filling and comforting eggplant curry is certain to satisfy your comfort food cravings! Vegan and gluten-free.

    a pot of aubergine curry garnished with cilantro and pickled onion

    Okay, guys! I know by now you know that I am a HUGE curry fan but wow oh wow, this particular curry really knocked my socks off! It's really hard to convey just how delicious this is in words alone! The texture and flavors meld into something perfectly balanced and perfectly crave-able! I cannot wait to hear what you think, too.

    Jump to:
    • 🍆 What is an aubergine?
    • 🔪  How-to Make
    • 💭 Helpful Tips, Tricks and FAQ
    • 🍽 What to Serve with Aubergine Curry
    • ♨️ How-to Store and Reheat
    • 🍛 More Curry Recipes You Will Love
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    a pan filled with creamy aubergine curry

    🍆 What is an aubergine?

    An aubergine is an eggplant! Eggplant/aubergine is a part of the nightshade family of plants, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes and most peppers.

    hands holding a bowl of orange red curry with rice and cilantro

    🔪  How-to Make

    • Sauté eggplant. Set aside.
    • Saute onion, ginger and garlic.
    • Add tomato paste and spices. Stir well.
    • Add coconut milk and water.
    • Simmer.
    • Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

    💭 Helpful Tips, Tricks and FAQ

    Can I use baby eggplant in place of regular eggplant?

    Yes! Simply use 4 baby eggplants to replace 2 regular aubergines.

    Sautéeing Aubergine

    When completing step 1 of the recipe, make sure the eggplant gets a good sear (marks) on at least one side of each cube before setting aside. This really adds some depth of flavor to the dish!

    Tomato Paste

    This is one ingredient I highly recommend not omitting! It not only adds flavor, but also contributes to the delectable creaminess you will find in this dish. If you absolutely have to, try using a little tomato sauce instead.

    Coconut Milk

    Coconut milk not only adds creaminess but enhances the flavors of this dish. If you are not vegan or dairy-free, you can use heavy cream in its place, though the flavor profile will be slight different (but still delicious!).

    Ginger Root

    Fresh ginger root really works well here, but in a pinch, ground ginger can be used instead. Replace the fresh with approx. 1/2 teaspoon of ground.

    Why sweetener in a curry?

    If you've yet to add any sort of sugar or liquid sweetener to a curry before, you're in for a treat (ha!). Sweetness really helps balance salt and acidity taking a curry dish to a whole other level. The result is a very well balanced flavor profile that will leave you coming back for more!

    a close up shot of eggplant curry

    🍽 What to Serve with Aubergine Curry

    My first pick for this curry is white rice. It just works!

    Quinoa is always a close second and makes a suitable substitution for rice.

    Millet is an understated grain that works very well with curries just like rice and quinoa.

    Naan or other flatbread is great if you still want a bit extra and a great vehicle for scooping up all that curry goodness!

    To add yet more more flavor and a dash of vibrancy. A good cilantro or mango chutney is always most welcome on a curry dish!

    a bowl with rice, cilantro, pickled red onion and curry

    ♨️ How-to Store and Reheat

    Like most curries, this curry's flavor continues to develop over time—a.k.a. it makes excellent leftovers! Simply store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To reheat, place in a pan or pot over medium-low heat and stir occasionally until warmed throughout.

    a close up macro shot of aubergine curry in a bowl

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    a pot and a bowl filled with curry and rice
    white rice topped with fresh cilantro and pickled red onion served next to curry with eggplant

    📖 Recipe

    a pot of aubergine curry garnished with cilantro and pickled onion

    Aubergine Curry

    A super creamy Aubergine Curry packed with perfectly balanced flavors and a touch of spice. This filling and comforting eggplant curry is certain to satisfy your comfort food cravings! Vegan and gluten-free.
    4.77 from 86 votes
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    Course: Entrées, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 27 minutes
    Total Time: 32 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
    • 2 aubergines (eggplants) cut into 1" cubes
    • 1 white or yellow onion diced
    • 6 garlic cloves minced
    • 1/2" knob fresh ginger root grated or minced
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon curry powder
    • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or sweetener of choice
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
    • 1 13.5-ounce can full fat coconut milk
    • 1 13.5-ounce can water I simply fill the coconut milk can with water!
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
    • sea salt or pink salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • In a large pot or pan heat oil over medium-high heat. Add aubergine/eggplant. Saute for 7 minutes. Set aubergine/eggplant aside.
    • To the same pan add garlic, ginger and onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
    • Return the eggplant to the pan. Add tomato paste, curry powder, coconut sugar, cumin seeds, coriander, garam masala and red chili flakes. Stir until all is well incorporated.
    • Add coconut milk and water. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes or until a nice creamy consistency is achieved.
    • Turn off heat and stir in cilantro. Salt to taste.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Please refer to the post for valuable information!
    You might also like 35 Vegan Eggplant Recipes!
    This is excellent served alongside childa!
    Also see: Zucchini Curry.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg

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    Cumin Seeds
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    Coconut Milk
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    1. Cjordan says

      July 05, 2022 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, tasty and relatively easy to make. I added 1 chicken breast to recipe. So tasty. everyone wanted recipe.

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    2. Natalie says

      June 01, 2022 at 12:54 am

      5 stars
      I love curry and this recipe fully satisfied my cravings, it's perfect, we all enjoyed it, thanks!

      Reply
    3. Anjali says

      June 01, 2022 at 12:34 am

      5 stars
      This curry was so rich, hearty and flavorful!! All of the spices just took it to a whole other level!

      Reply
    4. Ieva says

      May 31, 2022 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! The aubergine was perfect, as it absorbed all the flavours of spices and coconut milk whilst cooking. Really easy curry that anyone could make! Enjoyed by the whole family too!

      Reply
    5. Jess says

      May 31, 2022 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      Love all the flavors in this dish. It is perfect!

      Reply
    6. Tara says

      May 31, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Such a wonderful use for eggplant! I love that this curry is vegan and gluten-free. So much flavor!

      Reply
    7. Angela says

      May 04, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good! The curry flavor was spot on and the eggplant was perfect in here. Will definitely make again.

      Reply
    8. Andrea says

      May 04, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      I was just reading about all the health benefits of eggplants and looking for new recipes. Thanks for this!

      Reply
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