Recipes

Eggplant Curry

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Difficulty Easy
Serves 4 serves
Eggplant Curry

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • OR 2 tbsp garlic infused olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • garam masala spice paste
  • 2 carrots (large)
  • 1 eggplant (large)
  • 2 fresh tomatoes
  • 400g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 cup baby spinach

Method

  • Prep Ingredients: Slice the carrots, remove the skin from the eggplant and slice into cubes. Dice the fresh tomatoes and drain the chickpeas.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a deep pan or wok. When hot, add garlic or garlic infused oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, making sure to stir often.
  • Add spices and garam masala paste to the pan and stir into the remaining oil.
  • Add carrots and eggplant and cook for 5 mins.
  • Combine with fresh and canned tomatoes. Turn heat to low and allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas and continue cooking for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and add spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt before serving.
  • Serve with rice or as specified in your menu.

Low FODMAP: Use garlic-infused oil and use canned chickpeas or canned lentils. Alternatively, substitute canned chickpeas/lentils with 400g of tofu