EAST AFRICAN EGGPLANT CURRY WITH CHICKPEAS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 med eggplant (about 1 lb)
3 Tbls oil
1 med onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 Tbls peeled ginger, minced
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp tumeric
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or 28 oz can tomatoes, drained)
1 Tbls tomato paste
1/2 cup water
15 oz can chickpeas, drained

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant into 3/4 inch dice. In a heavy, wide casserole, heat oil. Add onion and cook over low heat for 7 minutes, until soft. Add next 7 ingredients. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add eggplant and salt, and mix well over low heat until eggplant is coated with spices. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Mix tomato paste and water and stir into mixture. Cover and simmer, stirring often, for 20 minutes. Add chickpeas and simmer 10 to 20 minutes more until eggplant is very tender and mixture is thick. Adjust seasoning. Serve over rice.

Mortaza Rosstami
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This is one of my favorite curry recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Daniel Coombs
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I followed the recipe exactly and the curry turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Andrian Clement
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This curry was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the chickpeas were creamy.


Suman Medson
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this curry. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious.


Fouziashah Fouzia
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Namutebi Toshe
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I'll definitely be making this again!


asawr almolaa
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Delicious!


ASRAF SIDDIK
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This curry was easy to make and turned out great! The eggplant was soft and flavorful, and the chickpeas added a nice texture. The curry sauce was rich and creamy, with just the right amount of spice.


Sarko Mhamad
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I love eggplant and chickpeas, so I was excited to try this recipe. The curry was delicious and flavorful, but I found it to be a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less chili pepper.


Abdiaziz Bilal studio
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This curry was a hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the chickpeas added a nice nutty flavor. The curry sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Pk tv channal
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I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian recipes and this East African Eggplant Curry with Chickpeas definitely fits the bill! The curry was easy to make and packed with flavor. The eggplant and chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the curry


Heera Gold
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This East African Eggplant Curry with Chickpeas is a delicious and flavourful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The eggplant is soft and tender, the chickpeas are creamy, and the curry sauce is rich and flavorful. I especially loved the addi