Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"I realize that when I met you at the turkey curry buffet, I was unforgivably rude, and wearing a reindeer jumper."
-Helen Fielding, Author of Bridget Jones Diary
Paneer is a great cheese especially for those on a low sodium diet. It is an Indian cheese that is sort of a cross between mozzarella and tofu. It has a good firm texture and soft milk flavor. The best part is that most are made with very little salt. It used to be hard to find but is now widely available in many groceries. If you can't find it, use fresh mozzarella, but add only 1/8 tsp. salt.
Servings: 3 | Serving size: 6 ounces eggplant with sauce and cheese
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5.
This recipe makes fairly good leftovers. Reheat gently.
Serve with Jasmine Rice or Coconut Rice or Coconut Rice - Low Sodium Version or Jasmine Rice - Low Sodium Version or Brown Rice
2 tsp | olive oil |
2 tsp | curry powder |
1 tsp | ground coriander |
1/2 tsp | ground cumin |
1/8 tsp | red pepper flakes (optional) |
1 small | onion (diced) |
1 clove | garlic (sliced) |
1 15 ounce can | diced tomatoes |
1/4 tsp | salt |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
spray olive oil | |
1 1/2 lb | eggplant (sliced into rounds about 1/4 inch thick) |
1/4 cup | dried pumpkin seeds |
4 ounces | paneer cheese (cut into small cubes) |
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the curry powder, coriander, cumin and cayenne and cook, stirring frequently. Let the oil bubble but don't let the pan get too hot - reduce the heat if the oil is bubbling too much. Cook for about 3 minutes.
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the onions begin to soften. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes and remove from the heat. Let cool and then puree until smooth. Set aside.
Clean the skillet and place over medium high heat. Spray with olive oil and add the eggplant slices. Cook on each side until slightly browned. Lightly spray with olive oil as needed. As the slices are cooked, remove them to paper towels.
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9 inch oblong pyrex dish with foil.
When all the eggplant slices are cooked, place a layer of eggplant slices in the bottom of the pyrex dish. Top with 1/2 of the curry sauce and then 1/2 of the pumpkin seeds. Place a second layer of eggplant on top of the sauce. Use the remaining curry sauce and pumpkin seeds to cover the eggplant.
Place the dish in the oven and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
Remove and sprinkle the cheese over the eggplant, then return the dish to the oven. Leave the dish in the oven for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 6 ounces eggplant with sauce and cheese
Servings: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 | Calories from Fat 114 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 13g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
Monounsaturated Fat 5g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
Sodium 268mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrates 20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 32% |
Sugars 8g | |
Protein 11g |
Vitamin A 9% | Vitamin C 30% |
Calcium 21% | Iron 20% |
Vitamin K 6 mcg | Potassium 767 mg |
Magnesium 95 mg |