Eggplant Curry With Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce

• Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce
• 3/4 c. whole milk plain yogurt, 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro, 1 T. fresh lemon juice
• Eggplant Curry
• 2 med. eggplants (~1.5#s total), cut crosswise into 1/3" thick slices
• 3 T. veg oil
• 1 med onion chopped
• 1 lg. carrot chopped
• 5 med plum tomatoes chopped
• 2 T. curry powder, divided
• 2 t. ground coriander
• 2 t. ground cumin
• pinch of saffron
• 1/2 c. dry white wine
• 1 c. a-p flour
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cilantro Yogurt Sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Do ahead. can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
2. Eggplant Curry: Sprinkle eggplant slices lightly with salt. Let stand 30 min. Meanwhile, heat 1 T. oil in large saucepan over med. heat. Ad onion, carrot, tomatoes, 1.5 T. curry powder, and remaining spices. Sprinkle with salt n pepper; saute veggies unnitl soft, about 6 min. Add wine; sitr until almost dry, about 2 min. Cool slightly. Puree in blender until smooth. Strain. Preheat oven to 350F. Place flour in shallow bowl. Pat eggplant slices dry. Sprinkle with remaining .5 T curry powder, then coat w/ flour. Heat 2 T. oil in large skillet over med. heat. Working in batches adding more oil as needed, fry eggplant slices until golden brown and tender, about 2 min. per side. Transfer to baking sheet. Lightly oil 11x7x2" baking dish. Place about 1/3 of eggplant slices over bottom of dish. Spoon about 1/3 curry sauce over eggplant; sprinkle w/ 1/3 cheese. Repeat layering 2 more times. Bake until bubbling around edges and cheese is golden brown, about 1 hr. If want to do ahead: Can b made one day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Uncover and rewarm in 300F oven until heated thru, about 30min. Divide cilantro yogurt sauce among plates, spreading w back of spoon into large circle. Cu into eggplant squares and place atop sauce.

cilantro, milk, curry, eggplants, oil, onion, carrot, tomatoes, curry powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, saffron, white wine, flour, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/eggplant-curry-with-cilantro-yogurt-sauce-50096629 (may not work)