{"id":425,"date":"2024-05-08T05:20:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T05:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestylerepository.com\/?p=425"},"modified":"2024-05-08T05:20:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T05:20:57","slug":"spicy-eggplant-curry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestylerepository.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/08\/spicy-eggplant-curry\/","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Eggplant Curry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-426\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestylerepository.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sri-lankan-style-eggplant-curry-recipe-1024x768.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifestylerepository.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sri-lankan-style-eggplant-curry-recipe-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifestylerepository.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sri-lankan-style-eggplant-curry-recipe-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifestylerepository.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sri-lankan-style-eggplant-curry-recipe-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifestylerepository.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sri-lankan-style-eggplant-curry-recipe.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">&#8220;Fiery flavors dance in every bite of this tantalizing Spicy Eggplant Curry. Prepare your taste buds for a journey of intense satisfaction!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups chopped eggplant (about 1 medium-sized eggplant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in water and strained for juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tomatoes, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2-3 cloves of garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon mustard seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 sprig curry leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons oil (preferably sesame oil)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon turmeric powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 teaspoons red chili powder (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 teaspoons coriander powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon sambar powder (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh coriander leaves for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Heat oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Saut\u00e9 until onions turn translucent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, add chopped eggplant (kathrikai) to the pan and mix well with the onion-tomato mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissolve tamarind extract in water and pour it into the pan. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, sambar powder (if using), and salt to taste. Mix well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the kuzhambu (gravy) come to a boil. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the eggplant is cooked through and the gravy thickens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a separate small pan, heat a little oil. Add curry leaves and fry until they turn crisp. Pour this tempering over the kuzhambu and mix well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your delicious Kathrikai Kara Kuzhambu is ready to be served! Enjoy it hot with steamed rice or any Indian bread of your choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients: Instructions: Your delicious Kathrikai Kara Kuzhambu is ready to be served! 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