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Chickpea and Eggplant Curry with Fluffy Rice and Baby Spinach

Chickpea and Eggplant Curry with Fluffy Rice and Baby Spinach

  • 35 min
  • 730 calories

A wholesome and hearty vegetarian favourite! This quick curry combines tender eggplant cubes and earthy chickpeas in a velvety, spiced coconut sauce. Tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and wilted baby spinach, it’s served over a bed of basmati rice. A finishing touch of fresh coriander and a scoop of Greek yoghurt creates the perfect bite every time.

Number of servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Each Brown Onion 1 Each Brown Onion
  • 1 Each Garlic Clove 1 Each Garlic Clove
  • 200 g Chickpeas 200 g Chickpeas
  • 200 g Coconut Milk 200 g Coconut Milk
  • 1 Each Eggplant 1 Each Eggplant
  • 150 g Cherry Tomatoes 150 g Cherry Tomatoes
  • 0.5 Small Bunch Coriander 0.5 Small Bunch Coriander
  • 1 Cup Baby Spinach 1 Cup Baby Spinach
  • 75 g Greek Yoghurt 75 g Greek Yoghurt
  • 5 Teaspoon Cumin, Coriander, Curry Powder, Turmeric 5 Teaspoon Cumin, Coriander, Curry Powder, Turmeric
  • 1 Each Ginger 1 Each Ginger
  • 0.75 Cup Basmati Rice 0.75 Cup Basmati Rice

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First Things First

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As well as your basic cooking tools, you will need...

Oven Tray
Oven
Deepsided Pan with Lid
Pot or Rice Cooker (optional)

Step 1

1 Cook Eggplant

Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees. Slice eggplant into slices. Then cut into 2cm cubes. Place on a oven tray lined with baking paper and drizzle with oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 15-17 minute or until lightly golden.

Step 2

2 Cook Rice

In a pot, bring 1 1⁄2 cup water and rice to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until all of the water is absorbed. Keep pot covered and let the rice absorb the water off the heat. Fluff the finished rice with a fork.

Step 3

3 Start Curry

Dice onion, chop garlic and grate ginger. Heat a deep sided pan with a little oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, ginger and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add the spice mix and cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Step 4

4 Add Chickpeas And Tomatoes

Add the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, 200mls of water, coconut milk and season with salt. Stir the pan, cover with a lid and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes.

Step 5

5 Add Eggplant and Spinach

Add the roasted eggplant and spinach to the curry and stir. Cook for a further 4-5 minutes until thickened.

Step 6

6 You Plate It!

Pick the coriander leaves and roughly chop. Divide the rice between the bowls. Add the curry on the side. Top with yoghurt and coriander. Enjoy

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