Eggplant Curry with Tofu


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How to Make Eggplant and Tofu Curry
Photo of the dish: Antonis Achilleos

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Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 435, total fat 38 G., saturated fats G., proteins 14 G., carbohydrates 17 G., fiber G., cholesterol mg, sodium mg, sugar G.



Eggplant and tofu curry - detailed recipe.



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 350 g tofu, cut into large cubes and patted dry
  • 400 g canned plum-shaped tomatoes with brine
  • 2 eggplant, cut into large cubes
  • 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, cut into half rings
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 1 piece (7.5 cm) ginger root, peeled
  • 1 fresh chili pepper, seeds removed
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 400 g of unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Boiled rice, for serving (optional)



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

    Meanwhile, using a food processor, grind the garlic, ginger, chili pepper and 1-2 tablespoons water into a paste.

    Remove the tomatoes from the jar, place them in a separate bowl, and mash them slightly. Reserve the brine.
  2. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and the eggplant to the pan; cook for 2 minutes.

    Add ginger paste and continue cooking, stirring, for another 2 minutes.

    Add curry powder and tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add brine and 1 cup of water and cook for another 3 minutes.

    Add coconut milk and tofu, bring to a boil and simmer until eggplant is tender, about 5 minutes.

    Add spinach and continue cooking for another 1 minute, until the leaves are wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

    Serve the curry with rice.






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