My partner was PJ from Seduce Your Tastebuds, and seriously, I couldn't have been happier. I love Indian food, and visiting PJ's site was like a kid's visit to a candy store! I had such a difficult time deciding which recipe to make, but when I came across this brinjal curry (eggplant curry), my decision was made. I've made eggplant curry before, but not like this! I loved the flavors, and I'm always happy to find a new spice, which in this case was asafoetida. Asafoetida was a totally new spice for me, so I looked it up, and it's also known as hing, devil's dung, or stinking gum. The flavor is somewhat garlicky-oniony, but the smell, well, don't be put off by it. Now, asafoetida is not something to be found in a south Louisiana market, but thankfully, there's Spices Inc! I ordered just a small amount, 1 oz, as you only need a bit. However, if you don't want to order it, you can always just mix a bit of garlic and onion powder to somewhat simulate the taste.
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That's a neat idea Taste and Create, I'll have to check it out more. I found asafoetida, and curry leaves in my Aisan market. I have found many recipes to use it in. Your photos are stunning, and I would love this dish!
ReplyDeleteI love eggplant and curry so this dish sounds absolutely fantastic. Looks like the recipe was a success.
ReplyDeleteSounds like so much fun! I'll go check out you links!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all what a fun idea Taste and Create sounds to be. Second, what a unique recipe. My husband would LOVE this dish. I hope you'll join Saturday Swap this week and share. Have a super weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteLouanne, I love Indian food too and this looks wonderfully delicious! I've made different curries before but never eggplant. And what a great idea Taste and Create is! Thanks for letting us know about it.
ReplyDeleteHuh! That sounds fun and this dish sounds awesome! I have looked for asefoetida (okay, I'm not going back to see how to actually spell that)...to no avail. One of these days. Great job and I may have to check out that taste and create, thanks :D
ReplyDeleteOh, how delicious! I love curry and eggplant together. Have a great weekend :). Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
ReplyDeleteIndian kitchen is my next cooking project. I have already started collecting recipes. This one goes to my pile to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks for trying out this recipe from my space and I am glad you liked it :)
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for ways to use up asafoetida it can be added[just a pinch] to most of the Indian gravies and curries.Its got loads of health benefits,one of them being digestive / prevent flatulence and using it in cooking gives the benefit of health and taste :)
I love eggplant and I love curry so I know this dish would become an instant favorite! Taste & Create sounds like so much fun, thanks for sharing the info on it!
ReplyDeleteIndian food is an absolute favorite of mine and I definitely don't cook it enough! This curry looks wonderful. Need to pick up some eggplants to make it!
ReplyDeleteSo comforting and delicious Louanne! I have always wondered about the asafoetida - it sounds like a spice I would love.
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