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aubergine curry served with rice.
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Aubergine Curry

This vegan-friendly aubergine curry dish is not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients and nutrients!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

  • 1 aubergine
  • 2 tbsp curry powder I used mild
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 1 white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 pinch chilli flakes
  • 1 can chickpeas (400g)
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk (400ml)
  • 1 large handful spinach optional
  • 1 lime juice

Instructions

  • Firstly, slice the aubergine into large pieces adding to a baking tray. Drizzle over olive oil, 1 tbsp curry powder, pinch of salt & pepper and shake until well coated. Place in the oven at 200C for 20 minutes or air fryer for 12 minutes at 200C.
  • Finely dice the onion and crush the garlic adding both to a pan with oil to soften for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in 1 tbsp curry powder, turmeric, chilli flakes and fry together for a minute.
  • Now add in the drained chickpeas, coconut milk, pinch salt & pepper and simmer for 7-8 minutes until it thickens.
  • Finally, add in the spinach, juice of lime, stir until the spinach wilts and then stir in the baked aubergine.

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Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in a pan over a low heat until piping hot or in the microwave.
To Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the stove.
Tip 1: If you have some other vegetables, feel fry to try adding them in! Some good choices would be pepper, mushroom, or sweet potatoes. Lentils would also be a good mix-in.
Tip 2: If you love spicy dishes then you could add in freshly chopped chilli or extra chilli flakes to taste. You could also use a spicier curry powder.
Tip 3: You can add beef, chicken, salmon, or lamb into this recipe if you aren’t vegan or vegetarian. If you are vegan/vegetarian you could add tofu if you wished.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g