Eggplant and Potato Curry

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 45 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 Onion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1 Green Chili Pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 Eggplant (small, chopped)
  • 1 Potato (small, chopped)
  • 1 Tomato (large, chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)

Live Well Tips

  • There are many different types of curry from all over the world including India, Africa, South Asia, and Japan.
  • Use yogurt instead of coconut milk.
  • Add cubed chicken to bump up the protein.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add curry powder, garlic, ginger, and chili pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggplant and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir once or twice for even cooking.
  6. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Add salt and pepper. Stir well.
  7. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in coconut milk (if using), add cilantro and serve.

Cook Together! Making Recipe with Kids

Curry is an easy one-pot dish and a great way to add veggies into any meal! Adjust the spice level based on what your child enjoys. Serve over rice or with a side of homemade chapatis flatbread.

Easy Tasks

  • Gather ingredients and equipment
  • Wash fresh foods, drain, and pat dry
  • Pick cilantro leaves

Intermediate Tasks

  • Measure all ingredients
  • Add ingredients and spices to pot

Difficult Tasks

  • Chop onion, garlic, potato, tomato, eggplant, and cilantro
  • Open can of tomato paste and coconut milk
  • Mix ingredients in pot

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1 cup: Calories–220; Protein–5g; Carbohydrate–33g; Total Fat–9g; Saturated Fat–4g; Fiber–6g; Sodium–486mg

Adapted from CalFresh