Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry (Wambatu Moju) - Soy-Free

Name: Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry (Wambatu Moju) - Soy-Free
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium Eggplant; 0.5 cup Coconut Oil; 1 medium Red Onion; 2 each Green Chilies; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Ginger; 0.25 cup Cane Vinegar; 3 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 0.75 tsp Salt

Sweet, sour and spicy eggplant pickle that is a Sri Lankan favorite. This recipe ensures it remains free from soy.

45m4 servings

SOY-free

250 cal|3g protein|25g carbs|16g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

2 medium Eggplant
0.5 cup Coconut Oil
1 medium Red Onion
2 each Green Chilies
3 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Ginger
0.25 cup Cane Vinegar
3 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
0.75 tsp Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1Cut the eggplant into 2.54 cm cubes.
2Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
3Fry the eggplant until golden brown and slightly softened, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4In the same pan, add sliced red onion, green chilies, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.
5Add cane vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, and salt.
6Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
7Add the fried eggplant back to the pan and stir to coat with the vinegar mixture.
8Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
9Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish.

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