Grilled Aubergines With Spicy Chickpeas & Walnut Sauce
This recipe combines the hearty flavors of spiced chickpeas with grilled aubergines, topped with a creamy yogurt sauce. The medley of spices and aromatics creates a fragrant and satisfying dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. The tender aubergines complement the zesty chickpeas, while the creamy walnut-yogurt sauce adds a touch of indulgence to the dish. It's a delicious and nutritious option for a flavorful dinner that is sure to please your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
- 2cm piece ginger , finely chopped
- ½ tsp each ground cumin , coriander and cinnamon
- 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
- 200g tomatoes , chopped
- juice ½ lemon
- 2 aubergines , sliced lengthways
- 200g tub Greek-style yogurt
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- 25g walnuts , chopped
- handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add the onion and fry until soft and lightly browned, about 10 mins. Add the chilli, ginger and spices and mix well. Stir in the chickpeas, tomatoes and 5 tbsp water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins. Add a little salt and pepper and the lemon juice.
- Arrange the aubergines over a grill pan. Brush lightly with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then grill until golden. Flip them over, brush again with oil, season and grill again until tender and golden.
- Mix the yogurt with the garlic, most of the walnuts and coriander and a little salt and pepper. Arrange the aubergine slices over a warm platter and spoon over the chickpea mix. Drizzle with the walnut sauce and scatter with the remaining walnuts and coriander.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 640 calories
- Fat Content: 45 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 10 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 39 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 16 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 13 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 22 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.9 milligram of sodium
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