Vegan Aubergine and Black Bean Curry

You can't beat a good curry, which can be packed with the good stuff, too, as in this aubergine and black bean curry.

Prep: 5 mins

Published: January 25, 2021 at 10:46 am

Ingredients

  • 1tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1tsp black mustard seeds
  • 2tsp chilli powder
  • 1tsp tumeric
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 5 fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1tsp ground cumin
  • 1tsp ground coriander
  • 1tsp salt
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 large aubergine, cubed
  • 400g tin black beans, drained
  • 50g fresh coriander
  • 1 fresh green chilli, finely chopped

Methods

  • Step 1

    Sauté the onion in the oil until soft. Stir in the mustard seeds, chilli powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and salt, and cook for 2mins.

  • Step 2

    Add the aubergine and stir fry for a few minutes to ensure the cubes are coated with the spices. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer, covered, for 15-20mins. Add the beans and 100ml water, and cook for another 5mins.

  • Step 3

    Serve with coriander and either basmati rice, Naan bread or chapati.