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- 1 Eggplant
- 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- 1 Tbs of grated unsweetened dried or fresh coconut
- 2 dried red chili peppers
- 1 green serrano chili seeded and chopped
- 1 large shallot chopped
- One medium onion peeled and choped
- 2 tsps ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp of garam masala for garnish
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric
- 4 thin slices of peeled fresh ginger
- 3 Tbs vegetable oil (I usually use coconut)
- salt to taste
- 1 Tbs lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbs chopped fresh mint
View Full Recipe at The Colors Of Indian Cooking
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 734g | |
| Calories 775 | |
| Calories from Fat 582 | 75% |
| Total Fat 67.27g | 84% |
| Saturated Fat 24.76g | 99% |
| Trans Fat 1.05g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1694mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 46.94g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.4g | 61% |
| Sugars 17.46g | 12% |
| Protein 9.68g | 15% |
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