Simple Shrimp, Coconut And Eggplant Curry

Serves: 3

Graciela O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

63

Sweetness

54

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Garam Masala

1 tsp

Turmeric

1.25 cups

Vegetable Stock

1 cup

Coconut Milk

Directions:

1

Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large sauté pan and fry the onion, garlic, ginger and chili for 2 to 3 minutes to soften, stirring frequently

2

Stir in the spices and season well with a pinch of salt and pepper

3

Continue to fry over medium heat for a further minute or two until fragrant

4

Transfer the mixture to a mini food processor and blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if necessary to loosen the consistency to a paste

5

Return the pan to the heat and put in another tablespoon of coconut oil

6

Add the paste and fry for 2 to 3 minutes

7

Add the eggplant and sauté for a minute or two, stirring to coat it with the paste, before adding the cherry tomatoes

8

Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes

9

Add the coconut milk and the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the sauce has just thickened

10

Stir in the spinach, wilt for a minute, then season to taste with salt and pepper

11

Serve immediately

12

Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large sauté pan and fry the onion, garlic, ginger and chili for 2 to 3 minutes to soften, stirring frequently

13

Stir in the spices and season well with a pinch of salt and pepper

14

Continue to fry over medium heat for a further minute or two until fragrant

15

Transfer the mixture to a mini food processor and blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if necessary to loosen the consistency to a paste

16

Return the pan to the heat and put in another tablespoon of coconut oil

17

Add the paste and fry for 2 to 3 minutes

18

Add the eggplant and sauté for a minute or two, stirring to coat it with the paste, before adding the cherry tomatoes

19

Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes

20

Add the coconut milk and the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the sauce has just thickened

21

Stir in the spinach, wilt for a minute, then season to taste with salt and pepper

22

Serve immediately