Bombay rice curry

5 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupOnion; finely chopped
2teaspoonsOil
1cupEggplant cubes; peeled
½cupRaw nuts (peanuts, cashews, or pecans)
1cupFresh tomato cubes; peeled
1cupApple cubes; peeled
2largesGarlic cloves; peeled
½teaspoonGround turmeric
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
½teaspoonGround coriander
1teaspoonFreshly ground pepper (more to taste, if desired)
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonCumin seeds
1teaspoonMustard or dill seeds
2teaspoonsGround red pepper or chili powder
;water as needed
4cupsBrown rice; precooked, still warm (brown Basmati is best)
½cupRaisins (optional)
½cupCoconut; shredded (optional)
377Calories
6gramsProtein
62gramsCarbohydrate
13gramsFat
Bread servings
Fat servings
1Vegetable serving
1Fruit serving

Directions

NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING

Saute onions in oil in a skillet. Meanwhile, crush eggplant, nuts, tomato, apple and garlic on a slab or pound into a paste with mortar and pestle, adding water if needed to form a soft mass. (Tiny lumps are fine). Blend spices into the paste, and then stir all into the soft onions. Taste and adjust spice level--it is easy to add at this point. Quickly whisk in enough water to make the spiced vegetable sauce like thick soup. Pour over warm rice. Garnish with raisins or coconut if desired.

Source: Vegetarian Journal, Mar-Apr 94/MM by DEEANNE