Eggplant Curry: Roasted Eggplant, Chickpea & Coconut Curry
Eggplant Curry With Roasted Red Capsicum, Chickpeas And Coconut Milk
An Easy, Satisfying Vegan Curry, Rich With Spices And Filling Chickpea Protein.
Easy, Vegan, And It Simmers In About 15 To 20 Minutes.
Short answer: This eggplant curry is roasted eggplant and red capsicum simmered with chickpeas, tomatoes and coconut milk, plus shallots, garlic, ginger, fresh turmeric and warming spices. It is vegan, and once everything is in the pan it simmers for about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve it with rice or quinoa.
Introduction to this eggplant curry
This eggplant curry is roasted eggplant and red capsicum simmered with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, shallots, garlic, ginger, fresh turmeric and warming spices. It’s vegan and easy to make. As an eggplant chickpea curry, the chickpeas make it a filling meal. Once everything is in the pan, it simmers for about 15 to 20 minutes. This is an easy recipe, and it’s very satisfying. The flavour is rich, partly from roasting the eggplant and capsicum, and partly from the mix of spices. The coconut milk and tomatoes add to that rich taste. Plus, chickpeas are a great source of plant protein. When I have a curry like this, I don’t get hungry. If you have any comments or questions, please contact us. Or chat with me at a Flametree yoga or meditation class via these timetables.Eggplant chickpea curry, ready to eat
My roasted eggplant and red capsicum chickpea curry. The coconut milk and tomatoes make it rich.
Ingredients for eggplant curry
Here are the ingredients for this Flametree Yoga Studio dish.The vegetables
- 1 large eggplant, cut into cubes (you can keep the skin on)
- 1 large red capsicum
- Olive oil, to sprinkle over the vegetables for roasting
- 3 shallots
- A knob of fresh turmeric
- A knob of ginger
- 4 cloves of garlic
The spices
- 2 teaspoons of coriander
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garam masala
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
The chickpeas and sauce
- 1 can of full cream coconut milk
- 1 can of tomatoes
- 1 can of chickpeas, or 1 cup of cooked chickpeas
Baked eggplant and red capsicum
Roast the eggplant and red capsicum first. Baked eggplant is an often forgotten delight.
The cooked chickpeas I started with
I recommend buying organic chickpeas in bulk. They taste better than tinned, and are usually larger.
How to make eggplant curry
Use these steps to make this roasted eggplant and red capsicum chickpea curry.Step 1: Roast the eggplant and capsicum
- Preheat the oven.
- Cut the eggplant into cubes, and cut up the red capsicum.
- Lay the vegetables on baking paper and sprinkle them with olive oil.
- Roast until cooked, then put them aside.
Step 2: Prepare the shallots, garlic, ginger and turmeric
- Slice the shallots.
- Finely cut the garlic, fresh turmeric and ginger.
Step 3: Build the curry
- Fry the shallots in a little oil until aromatic.
- Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric and the dry spices. Add a little water so it doesn’t dry out.
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes and coconut milk, and the roasted eggplant and capsicum. Stir everything together.
Step 4: Simmer, taste and serve
- Turn the heat down and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Taste, and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve with rice or quinoa. For extra protein, add cooked marinated tofu or tempeh as a side dish.
Roasted eggplant and capsicum chickpea curry, ready to eat
When I have a chickpea curry like this, I don’t get hungry. And protein helps build strength.
Is this eggplant curry vegan and gluten free?
It’s vegan. Every ingredient comes from plants, and the creaminess comes from coconut milk. The vegetables, chickpeas and single spices are naturally gluten free. Spice blends like garam masala can vary, though, so check the label if you need the curry to be strictly gluten free.Why roast the eggplant and capsicum first?
Roasting gives the curry its rich flavour. The roasted eggplant and red capsicum, together with the mix of spices, are a big part of why it tastes so good. The coconut milk and tomatoes do the rest. Baked eggplant is an often forgotten delight. You can keep the skin on.Are dried chickpeas better than tinned?
For flavour, I think so. Dried chickpeas soaked overnight and then cooked on low heat for 2 hours are so much tastier than tinned chickpeas. I buy organic chickpeas in bulk. They taste better than tinned, and they’re usually larger. On a busy night, a can of chickpeas works fine.Eggplant curry: quick questions answered
Do I need to peel the eggplant?
No. You can keep the skin on. Just cut the eggplant into cubes before roasting.How long does the curry simmer?
Once the chickpeas, tomatoes and coconut milk are in, turn the heat down and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.Can I use tinned chickpeas?
Yes. Use 1 can of chickpeas, or 1 cup of chickpeas you’ve cooked yourself.What do I serve with eggplant curry?
Rice or quinoa. For extra protein, add cooked marinated tofu or tempeh as a side dish.What makes a good eggplant curry?
A good eggplant curry starts with roasting. Roast the eggplant and red capsicum first, and they bring a rich, deep flavour to the pot. Baked eggplant is an often forgotten delight, and you can keep the skin on.The spices
This curry uses 2 teaspoons of coriander, 1 teaspoon each of paprika, garam masala and cumin, and a quarter teaspoon of cayenne pepper, with fresh ginger, garlic and turmeric.The protein
The chickpeas make it filling. When I have a chickpea curry like this, I do not get hungry. For extra protein, add cooked marinated tofu or tempeh as a side dish.How to serve it
Serve the eggplant curry with rice or quinoa.More questions about eggplant curry
What spices are in this eggplant curry?
Coriander, paprika, garam masala, cumin and cayenne pepper, with fresh ginger, garlic and turmeric. Add salt and pepper to taste.Is eggplant curry filling?
Yes. The chickpeas add plant protein, so the curry is a filling meal.Can I add tofu to eggplant curry?
Yes. For extra protein, add cooked marinated tofu or tempeh as a side dish.More Flametree curry and dahl recipes
Love a good curry? Try my pumpkin curry with green beans, my vegan black bean curry, or my pumpkin chickpea dahl.Do you have a vegan recipe or dish you’d like to share?
Please contact me with any dishes you’d like to share with me. Obviously, I’m especially interested in any dish that is already a great Darwin vegan option. Alternatively, it may be a potential vegan Darwin recipe that I could adapt, or be inspired by, as I did here.Experience eating alternatives at a Flametree Yoga Retreat
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Recipe by Chris Lalor, Flametree Yoga Studio, Darwin NT. General information only.
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