This Vegan Curry with Chickpea and Aubergine combines tender chickpeas and succulent aubergines engulfed in a rich tapestry of spices, creating a comforting and quick weeknight dinner meal.
This easy vegan curry with chickpea and aubergine was learned from a recipe my mother made growing up. It’s creamy and soft and perfect for a cold winter’s night when all you want is to throw a few vegetable-forward ingredients into a pan and have a hearty wholesome dinner. The two key ingredients here are chickpeas and aubergines. They provide the ‘meat’ of the dish and I like to add either carrots or potatoes as an additional vegetable.
Carrots give a little more texture and potatoes add extra creaminess. Spinach h is also good to throw into this recipe if you have it in the fridge. Be sure to only use only full-fat coconut milk in this recipe and if you are not specifically looking for a vegan curry, a dollop of full-fat yoghurt stirred into your bowl at the end is just divine.
Vegan Curry with Chickpea and Aubergine
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 2 large carrots thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes liquidized without water
- large aubergine cubed
- 400 ml tin of coconut cream
- 1 tin of chickpeas drained and washed
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp chili powder or to taste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in medium-sized pot and add the onions. Braise until soft.
- Add the garlic, cubed aubergine, and carrots and cook with the lid closed until they are soft and tender. Stir occasionally so it doesn't butn
- Add all the spices and cook for 3 minutes. Keep stirring and ensure there is enough moisture in the pan. Add a splash of water at this point.
- Add liquidized tomato and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
- Add coconut cream and cook for about 5 min. Add water to the curry if it's too thick.
- Serve with rice or rotis and fried fish or smoked fish. Enjoy!
Notes
This simple recipe is perfect to make ahead and can be served with this simple pear galette recipe, perfect for a winter evening meal.
