Spiced Eggplant Curry with Basmati Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large pan, heat some oil over medium heat.
2. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Saute until fragrant.
3. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook until tomatoes soften.
4. Add diced eggplant and cook until slightly tender.
5. Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
6. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add basmati rice. Cook until rice is fluffy.
7. Season the curry with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro.
8. Serve the spiced eggplant curry with basmati rice.