Spinach, Aubergine (Eggplant) and Chickpea Curry : Gluten Free : Vegan : Vegetarian

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.

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

*Alternative to fresh hot green chillies - Jalapeño peppers offer medium heat

Method
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.

From idea seen here

A tasty meal any day of the week ...

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