Quick Aubergine and Chickpea Curry
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
270 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Quick Aubergine and Chickpea Curry
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Incredibly quick, easy and healthy, this Quick Aubergine and Chickpea Curry is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with brown rice or buckwheat for a guilt free, hassle free midweek meal.
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Ingredients
- 200 g brown rice (or buckwheat - see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 aubergine (eggplant) chopped into bitesize chunks
- 3 garlic cloves grated or crushed
- 3 cm ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ground
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 400 g tin chickpeas in water including the water (DON’T DRAIN!)
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped
- 100 g spinach optional
- Juice of 1 lime optional
Instructions
- Start by cooking the brown rice according to packet instructions / your own preferences.
- Put the oil and sliced red onions in a large wide pan and cook over a low heat with the lid on for 3 minutes until slightly softened but not brown.
- Add the aubergine, turn up the heat and cook for 5 -7 minutes until the aubergine and onions are golden.
- Turn the heat down and add the garlic, ginger, chilli and salt and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the rest of the spices and a splash of water, to stop the pan going dry, and cook for a further 1 minute.
- Add the tin of tomatoes and the tin of chickpeas, including their water. Turn up the heat and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down a little and cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes add the coriander, spinach and lime juice. Stir until the spinach has just wilted and serve with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, for a simple, hassle free midweek meal.
Notes
- Instructions for cooking buckwheat can be found here >>> What is buckwheat and how do you cook it?
- Suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
322mg
(13%)
Potassium
606mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2458IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2458IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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