Eggplant & Chickpea Masala (recipe)

Serves: 4 | Prepping time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 32 mins
Today we have some Indian cuisine for you. This dish is richly filled with Aubergines and Chickpeas.
Chickpeas & Aubergines are extremely healthy. For example, chickpeas give you a full feeling, promote digestion and keep blood sugar levels stable. In addition, they are a great source of vegetable protein. Aubergines contain quite a lot of vitamins C, K, B6, folate (the natural form of folic acid), manganese and potassium.
In short, this recipe is delicious!
Chickpeas & Aubergines are extremely healthy. For example, chickpeas give you a full feeling, promote digestion and keep blood sugar levels stable. In addition, they are a great source of vegetable protein. Aubergines contain quite a lot of vitamins C, K, B6, folate (the natural form of folic acid), manganese and potassium.
In short, this recipe is delicious!
What you need (ingredients)
- 2 el. kokosolie
- 1 ui, in blokjes gesneden
- 2 centimeter gember, in blokjes gesneden
- 2 aubergines, in blokjes gesneden
- 3 teentjes knoflook, fijngehakt
- 120ml water
- 400g blik kikkererwten, uitgelekt
- 400g blik gehakte tomaten
- 2 el. tomatenpuree
- 1 tl. kerriepoeder
- 1u00bd tl. garam masala
- u00bd tl. gerookte paprikapoeder
- zout en peper
- 7g koriander, gehakt
Nutritional values per serving
- Energy: 408 kcal
- Fats: 11 gr
- Carbohydrates: 64 gr
- Protein: 16 gr
- Fiber: 23 gr

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How to make this masala (how to prepare it)
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and fry the onion and ginger for 6-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add the aubergine and garlic and fry for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Now add the water, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato paste, curry powder, garam masala and paprika.
- Then season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Turn down the heat and leave it to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve with freshly chopped coriander and a portion of rice (the portion of rice is not included in the nutritional information).