4.5 77 Published Nov 21, 2022, Updated Aug 19, 2024 Baingan Bharta is a traditional Indian dish made with grilled eggplants, onions, tomatoes, spices and fresh herbs, but I decided to change things up a bit by using a combo of eggplant and zucchini. I also added coconut milk to make it extra creamy. After cooking for hours the eggplant and zucchini get melt-in-your-mouth tender and soak up tons of flavor from the spicy sauce. So delicious! And did I mention this eggplant curry recipe is super easy? You literally throw everything in your slow cooker, stir, cover and go about your business while the veggies cook to perfection.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The perfect way to prepare an eggplant. Easy to make… just toss all your ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic! Healthy, hearty and comforting. It’s the perfect cold-weather meal to make for dinner. Gluten-free, vegan and perfect for meal prep!
How to Make
Combine ingredients: Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker, except for the vegetable broth and fresh parsley or cilantro. Stir everything together and add vegetable broth if the mixture seems too thick to you. Cook: Cook on low for 4-5 hours, until vegetables are tender. Stir and season to taste. Serve: Serve warm with rice and naan and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
How to Serve Eggplant Curry
With naan: There’s really nothing better than a warm piece of garlic naan to go with this eggplant curry. Naan + curry = pure perfection! Over rice: Serve this curry over basmati rice, jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a full meal. With protein: Add some protein to this curry with chicken, shrimp or chickpeas to keep this dish vegan! Side salad: Fresh leafy greens on the side is always a great idea. Try this garlicky kale salad or massaged kale salad for a simple salad.
How to Store Leftovers
This is a great meal prep recipe! Make a batch over the weekend and you’ll have lunches or dinners ready to go for the week! Store any leftovers in an airtight sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
More Eggplant Recipes to Try
Healthy Eggplant Parmesan Cheesy Eggplant Casserole with Ground Turkey Low Carb Eggplant Pizza
More Curry Recipes to Try
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