Aubergine & Chickpea Curry
This fragrant and creamy coconut curry is a delightful vegetarian dish packed with tender aubergines, chickpeas, and a medley of aromatic spices. The robust flavors meld beautifully to create a satisfying and rich meal that pairs wonderfully with fluffy rice or warm naan bread. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 aubergines
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil , plus extra to serve, if you like
- 1 tbsp brown or black mustard seeds
- 10-12 curry leaves , plus extra to serve, if you like
- 2 onions , finely chopped
- 2 dried chillies , chopped
- 4 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 400ml can coconut milk
- 6 tomatoes , quartered
- 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Halve the aubergines, then cut each half into wedges. Heat ½ tbsp oil in a large pan, preferably non-stick, and brown half the aubergines for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown and crisp all over. Scoop onto a plate, repeat with more oil and the remaining aubergines, then set everything aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan with the mustard seeds and curry leaves and fry for 30 secs until fragrant. Stir in the onions and continue cooking until they are softened and beginning to brown. Add the dried chillies and spices with a spoonful of the thick coconut milk from the top of the can, then fry for 1 min more. Add the remaining coconut milk, tomatoes and half a can of water. Simmer for 25-30 mins until thick and saucy.
- Stir in the chickpeas and aubergines. Continue simmering for 5 mins or so, until everything is hot and the aubergines are tender. Serve with rice or warm naan bread, scattered with a few extra curry leaves sizzled in a splash of oil, if you like.
Cook Time
50M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 261 calories
- Fat Content: 18 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 10 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 19 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 9 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 7 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.44 milligram of sodium
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