Simplest Eggplant Curry (Tomato free)

Ingredients

• 1 medium to large eggplant (diced 3/4 in cubes)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• cilantro to top

Spices

• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp red chili pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• pinch of hing
• 1/2 tsp mango powder

Steps

1. add spices to a bowl (other than cumin seeds) of water (1/2 cup water)
2. heat up pan and add cumin seeds and dry roast for about 30 seconds
3. add garlic and a small amount of water and water saute for another minute on a slow flame
4. add water and spice mixture and cook down for 1 or 2 minutes (add more water as needed)
5. add eggplant and cook for a minute while mixing
6. cover pan and continue to cook down for 1 minute
7. add 1/2 cup water, cover and cook for 5 to 6 more minutes
8. top with cilantro

Notes

• potatoes go great with eggplant.  If you want to add boiled potatoes when you add the eggplant that will be good
• adding a little lemon juice at the end would be amazing