This vegan/vegetarian curry with chickpeas and aubergine (eggplant) is packed full of flavour and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Aubergines/eggplants are an excellent source of dietary fibre. They are also a good source of Vitamins B1 and B6 and potassium. In addition it is high in the minerals copper, magnesium and manganese.
This meal provides 251 kcal, 13g protein, 8.3g carbohydrate (of which 11.6g sugars), 15.9g fat (of which 2.1g saturates), 13.5g fibre and 1.2g salt per portion.
This meal provides 251 kcal, 13g protein, 8.3g carbohydrate (of which 11.6g sugars), 15.9g fat (of which 2.1g saturates), 13.5g fibre and 1.2g salt per portion.
Ingredients
Serves Four
1kg/2¼lb fresh spinach
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium red onions, chopped
200g/7oz tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 fresh hot green chillies*, halved and thinly sliced, seeds included
1 tbsp coriander seeds, ground
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 large aubergine/eggplant, approx. 400g/14oz,cut into 2cm (3/4in) dice
400g/14oz tinned chopped tomatoes
salt
1. Cook the spinach in boiling water for two minutes, then cool it under cold running water and squeeze gently to remove most of the liquid. Place in a food processor and chop the spinach to a coarse purée.
2. Heat half the olive oil in a large pan and cook the onion, chickpeas, garlic, chilli and spices for five minutes over a medium heat.
3. Add the remaining olive oil and the aubergine/eggplant. Cook for ten minutes, stirring often, until the aubergine/eggplant is coloured.
4. Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt, then cover the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the aubergine/eggplant is soft. Stir in the spinach purée and serve.
1kg/2¼lb fresh spinach
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium red onions, chopped
200g/7oz tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 fresh hot green chillies*, halved and thinly sliced, seeds included
1 tbsp coriander seeds, ground
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 large aubergine/eggplant, approx. 400g/14oz,cut into 2cm (3/4in) dice
400g/14oz tinned chopped tomatoes
salt
*Alternative to fresh hot green chillies - Jalapeño peppers offer medium heat
Method1. Cook the spinach in boiling water for two minutes, then cool it under cold running water and squeeze gently to remove most of the liquid. Place in a food processor and chop the spinach to a coarse purée.
2. Heat half the olive oil in a large pan and cook the onion, chickpeas, garlic, chilli and spices for five minutes over a medium heat.
3. Add the remaining olive oil and the aubergine/eggplant. Cook for ten minutes, stirring often, until the aubergine/eggplant is coloured.
4. Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt, then cover the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the aubergine/eggplant is soft. Stir in the spinach purée and serve.
From idea seen here
A tasty meal any day of the week ...
~ just had to share these beautiful crocus ~
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All the best Jan
33 comments:
Dear Jan, the flowers 💐 are beautiful. Thank you for sharing this recipe. 🙏
This looks really good. I don't think I've every had chickpeas, but I think I would like them.
This looks very tasty, and those crocuses are beautiful. Happy new month to you.
Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
...Jan, this looks mighty good!
I had something similar the other day.
Quite tasty.
Yum. Yum. Yum. Yum.
what a wonderful dish. i can't wait to see my crocus, they will be making an appearance soon. i have a few shades of purple!!
Sounds good except for the chickpeas. Not a fan of them.
Not my food, but looks pretty nice!
Questa ricetta mi ispira molto.
È un abbinamento leggero e delizioso
This dish is really nice and has everything I like 🥰
Thank you dear Jan for sharing it 🙏
Blessings to you and yours 🥰🙏
Interesting recipe. I will have oubergine in late spring. I don't know whether aubergines grown in a greenhouse are source of vitamin as in-season ones.
Have a great first week of March.
This vibrant chickpea and aubergine is beautifully balanced
Bom dia minha querida Jan. Essa receita parece ser deliciosa. Já experientei os três ingredientes: espinafre, berinjela e grão-de-bico. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro. Aproveito para desejar um excelente mês de março. Para você e todos os seis familiares. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.
Looks nice, Jan. Something we don't eat a lot of is eggplant, like eating nothing to us. :)
I need to explore curries. I usually make Thai red curry but there are so many kinds and I should expand my horizons :-) Happy Monday!
Hello,
Looks healthy and delicious! Thanks for sharing Jan!
Take care, enjoy your day and happy 1st week of March.
Yummy
That looks so delicious, I think the aubergine is excellent in it.
hugs Elke
Tasty and satisfying!
Love the flowers.
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Everything you make looks good, as does this. I love eggplant.
Yes to spinach and aubergine; not so keen on chickpeas - but OK with houmous.
God bless.
This looks very good and the flowers are beautiful. Have a nice day today.
Can you believe I have never had eggplant?
That sounds really good.
Thank you!!
Looks good Jan :-D
Ein sehr schönes Rezept. Ich esse Kichererbsen sehr gern.
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J.P. Alexander
Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Thanks for the recipe. Sending you a kiss.
Stefania
Questa ricetta mi ispira molto.
È un abbinamento leggero e delizioso
This recipe really inspires me.
It's a light and delicious combination.
Luiz Gomes
Bom dia minha querida Jan. Essa receita parece ser deliciosa. Já experientei os três ingredientes: espinafre, berinjela e grão-de-bico. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro. Aproveito para desejar um excelente mês de março. Para você e todos os seis familiares. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.
Good morning, my dear Jan. This recipe looks delicious. I've already tried all three ingredients: spinach, eggplant, and chickpeas. Big hug from your Brazilian friend. I also take this opportunity to wish you and all your family members an excellent month of March. Big hug from your Brazilian friend.
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Ein sehr schönes Rezept. Ich esse Kichererbsen sehr gern.
A very nice recipe. I really like chickpeas.
Sorry Jan...you lost me on this one..Beautiful crocus'!
Looks delicious and those crocus' are gorgeous, such a lovely color. All the best, Denise
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