Thai chickpea and aubergine curry recipe

Thai chickpea and aubergine curry

For a lighter take on a curry, try this vegan Thai-inspired recipe with reduced fat coconut milk, chickpeas and aubergines. Coriander leaves are stirred in just before serving to preserve their zesty, fresh taste.

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  • Serves 4
  • 5mins to prepare and 30mins to cook
  • 235 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 500g aubergines
  • 2tbsp groundnut oil
  • 3tbsp Thai green curry paste
  • 1 green pepper, de-seeded and sliced
  • 400g reduced fat coconut milk
  • 400g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1-2 fresh green chilli (to taste), de-seeded and thinly sliced lengthways
  • 1 pack fresh coriander leaves

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Each serving contains

Energy
985kJ 235.0kcal
12%
Fat
16g
medium23%
Saturates
8g
high40%
Salt
1.0g
low17%
Sugars
5g
low6%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 16.2gProtein 6.9gFibre 7.3g

Method

  1. Cut the aubergines into 2cm thick rounds, then halve them. Put the aubergine on a plate and brush lightly with 1½ tbsp of the oil. Put under a hot grill in one layer and grill for approx 3 mins, then turn and grill again until beginning to char a little and soften. Set aside.
  2. Heat the remaining oil in a large lidded non-stick frying pan. Add the Thai green curry paste and green pepper and stir for a minute over a medium-high heat until fragrant, before adding the aubergine pieces and stirring for a minute to coat.
  3. Stir in the coconut milk and chickpeas, return to simmer and put the lid on. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Check sauce for taste, adding salt and pepper as necessary, then stir in the sliced chilli and cook for a further five minutes. Lightly stir in the coriander leaves and serve immediately.
  • Tip: Try serving each portion with jasmine rice and a sliced beef tomato salad with a light French dressing.

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