CURRIED EGGPLANT CAVIAR

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pound eggplant
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh green chili pepper, without the seeds
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Cook the eggplant in the oven or over a flame as described above. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet and add the mustard seeds, stirring until they make popping noises. Add the onion and sautee until soft, then add the garlic, ginger and chili. Sautee for three to four minutes. Stir in the curry powder and cook for a few minutes longer.
  • Scrape the eggplant pulp from the skin and mash it. Add the curry mixture, the tomtoes and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt, stir in the yogurt and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 665 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ganesh Saud
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This is a great recipe for eggplant caviar! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I especially love the addition of capers and pine nuts.


Vicky dimarys Rosado
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I was looking for a new eggplant recipe and I'm so glad I found this one! The curried eggplant caviar is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Tomasi Musoke
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The eggplant caviar is incredibly flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a dip, a spread, and even a pasta sauce.


Jihan Muiz
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I've made this curried eggplant caviar several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I love serving it with pita bread or crackers.


Auwal Abdulhamid
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I often serve it as an appetizer, but it's also great as a side dish or even a main course. I highly recommend trying it.


Samuel Montgomery
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This was my first time making eggplant caviar and it turned out great! I was a little hesitant about the combination of flavors, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the curry spices were just right. I will defin


rabbi islam5060
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I made this curried eggplant caviar for my family and they all raved about it! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The capers and pine nuts added a nice touch of texture and flavor. This dish is definitely a ke


inam joiya
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! I served it as an appetizer and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Adnan Ramzan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The eggplant caviar was creamy, smoky, and flavorful. I loved the addition of capers and pine nuts, which gave the dish a nice crunch. This is a great appetizer or side dish that is sure to


keenan andrews
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This curried eggplant caviar was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. The eggplant was perfectly cooked, with a slight smoky flavor that complemented the rich and creamy sauce. The curry spices added a tou