Malabar eggplant ? crispy eggplant in a shredded coconut red chili curry sauce ? is a delicious introduction to the deep flavors of South Indian Malabar cuisine. . Serve it with naan or flatbread and some dal for a veggie-packed meal that?s also packed with flavor!
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Malabar eggplant — crispy eggplant in a shredded coconut red chili curry sauce — is a delicious introduction to the deep flavors of South Indian Malabar cuisine. Serve it with naan or flatbread and some dal for a veggie-packed meal that’s also packed with flavor!

Some veggies can be difficult to like when made simply. Eggplant is one of those. This Malabar eggplant is packed with flavor and texture and is very versatile. You can bake the eggplant or pan fry it. And you can even use other veggies instead, like cauliflower.
Malabar cuisine is a mix of multiple regional cuisines in Southern India. It’s heavily influenced by coastal and Kerala cuisine along with the many other nearby areas, because of the region being a major trade route. Kerala was considered “the spice garden of the ancient world,” because it produced flavorful spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, and pepper.

Trade, migration, and invasion has brought influences from Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Malaysian, and other cuisines to Malabar.

If you want to explore Malabar cuis...