Indian Stuffed Eggplant

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 small eggplants, halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons vindaloo curry powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Scoop the inside out of the eggplant halves, leaving 1/4 inch of flesh attached to the skin. Roughly chop the removed eggplant, and set the shells aside.
  2. Heat the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the coriander, vindaloo powder, chili powder, and salt; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes until the spices are very fragrant. Stir in the chopped eggplant flesh, and cook until very soft, mashing as you go. Pour in a little water if needed to keep the eggplant from burning. Keep the mashed eggplant hot over low heat.
  3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. Deep fry the eggplant halves in the hot oil until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain upside-down on a paper towel-lined plate. Once drained, spoon in the reserved filling, and serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

724 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 57.5g 74% DV
Carbs 59g 21% DV
Fiber 33.7g 100% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10801.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1156.8mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 88.5mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 579mcg 64% DV
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 413mg 32% DV
Iron 14.4mg 80% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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