HOT AND SOUR EGGPLANT RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the eggplant cubes in a large bowl, sprinkle them with the salt, and add cool water to cover. Place a saucer or bowl on top to keep eggplant submerged. Let soak 30 to 45 minutes, then drain, rinse, and dry on paperr towels.
• Whisk together the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the garlic and the oil in a small bowl and set it aside.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok on medium-high heat. Add the dried eggplant cubes and stir-fry until tender and browning, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic during the last 30 seconds of stir-frying.
• Pour in the sauce ingredients from the small bowl, cook and stir until the sauce has thickened and coated the eggplant. Serve hot!

Steps:

• 1. Cut the eggplant into 2cm cubes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and set aside for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.

  2. Chop the tomatoes into rough dice. Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add the fenugreek and fennel seeds. When they start to crackle, add the garlic, onion and curry leaves and cook for 3-5 minutes or until onion is transparent. Add the eggplant and stir for 6 minutes, or until it begins to soften. Add the ground spices, tomatoes, tomato juice, tamarind and sliced fresh chillies.

  3. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and continue to cook for about 35 minutes, or until eggplant is very soft. Stir in the coconut cream and coriander and season to taste.