Regional Indian Indian Vegetable Indian Eggplant Indian-Spiced Eggplant & Cauliflower Stew 4.5 (23) 23 Reviews Eggplant, cauliflower, chickpeas and tomatoes are the basis for this rich Indian-spiced curry. Make it a meal: Serve with brown basmati rice or whole-wheat couscous. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD See More As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Ken Burris Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Garam masala and Madras curry powder bring rich aromatic flavors to this vegetarian stew.Cauliflower supplies fiber, which supports heart health and reduces inflammation in the body.Pair the dish with brown basmati rice or whole-wheat couscous. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably hot Madras (see Note) 1 teaspoon garam masala, (see Tip) 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado 1 large onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger ¾ teaspoon salt 1 1-pound eggplant, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed ½ cup water 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, (optional) Directions Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add curry powder, garam masala and mustard seeds and toast, stirring, until the spices begin to darken, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl. Add oil, onion, garlic, ginger and salt to the pot and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in eggplant, cauliflower, tomatoes, chickpeas, water and the reserved spices. Bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt, if desired. Tips Note: Hot Madras curry powder, located in the spice aisle of most supermarkets, adds a pleasant level of heat. Substitute regular curry powder for a milder flavor. Tip: Garam masala is a flavorful, fragrant blend of dry-roasted ground spices. It's in the spice section of most supermarkets and specialty stores. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2007 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 199 Calories 6g Fat 32g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 1/3 cups Calories 199 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 11% Dietary Fiber 8g 29% Total Sugars 7g Protein 6g 13% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Vitamin A 460IU 9% Vitamin C 39mg 43% Folate 85mcg 21% Sodium 597mg 26% Calcium 67mg 5% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 43mg 10% Potassium 350mg 7% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.