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Ingredients
  • 1 medium-sized eggplant, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • Fresh tomatoes, chopped (or canned tomatoes as a substitute)
  • Water
  • 1 tablespoon broth
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Sweet paprika, to taste
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • Handful of spinach
  • Fennel sprig
Instructions
  1. Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and place a plate on top to keep them under water. Let them sit for 30 minutes to remove any bitterness.
  2. While the eggplant is soaking, prepare the vegetables by finely chopping the onion and garlic, and chopping the tomatoes.
  3. After 30 minutes, drain the eggplant slices and pat them dry.
  4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices on both sides until they achieve a golden brown colour. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
  5. n the same pan, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Then, add the chopped garlic and tomatoes. Pour in a little water and allow the mixture to simmer.
  6. Season the mixture with broth, black pepper, sweet paprika, and add the coconut milk. Let the sauce simmer until it reduces slightly.
  7. Add a handful of spinach and a sprig of fennel to the sauce, and stir until the spinach wilts.
  8. Return the fried eggplant slices to the pan and coat them in the sauce. Allow everything to simmer together for a few more minutes.
  9. Serve the coconut Eggplant curry hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

    Enjoy!