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Eggplant, Chickpea and Tomato Curry
The texture of raw eggplant is quite spongy, which is a key indicator of its remarkable ability to absorb flavor. For this reason, eggplant is an excellent ingredient for curries. Here's how this recipe proves that theory: Planks of seasoned eggplant tumble through a base of curry-infused olive oil and golden-brown onions. While the eggplant drinks in the flavors, tomatoes break down entirely to join the pool of sauce, contributing both sweetness and a light acidity. To finish the dish, a big spoonful of vinegar does something imperceptible but important, adding a cheerful quality, as do the fresh-tasting sliced scallions. Though this recipe welcomes just about any curry powder, Caribbean curry powder is preferred thanks to its warm spices like allspice, cloves and ginger, which pair particularly well with the eggplant, tomato and potato mix.