Heart-Healthy Delicious Aubergine Curry

Brighten up your weeknight menu with this **Heart-Healthy Delicious Aubergine Curry**, a soul-warming dish packed with wholesome flavors and nourishing ingredients. Featuring tender aubergines simmered in a luscious, aromatic coconut milk base, this plant-based curry bursts with the goodness of vibrant spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Protein-rich chickpeas and a dash of fresh lemon juice add depth and brightness, while fresh cilantro brings a fragrant finish. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, it's an easy, low-fat, high-fiber recipe perfect for a family dinner or meal prep. Serve it alongside fluffy brown rice or whole-grain naan for a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal that's as heart-healthy as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium aubergines
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 medium fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Dice the aubergines into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and grate the ginger.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the cumin seeds and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 6

Stir in the turmeric, coriander, and chili powder, cooking for another minute.

Step 7

Chop the tomatoes and add them to the pan. Cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Add the diced aubergine cubes to the saucepan, stir well, and cover the pan. Let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Pour in the coconut milk and add the drained chickpeas. Stir, cover, and simmer the curry for 15 minutes, or until the aubergine is tender.

Step 10

Season the curry with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 11

Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice.

Step 12

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve hot with brown rice or whole-grain naan for a heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1531.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	767.6

Total Fat 32.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1317.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 59.0g
Protein 17.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250.7mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 3188.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 56.0%