Tikka Spiced Aubergine with Chickpeas and Coriander Yoghurt

Tray bakes are easy to whip up on a busy weeknight and create less washing up – win win. We used aubergine for this recipe because it's a great source...Tray bakes are easy to whip up on a busy weeknight and create less washing up – win win. We used aubergine for this recipe because it's a great source of fibre and it’s a flavour sponge, soaking up the sweet and spicy paste. You can use many different pastes for this recipe, making it perfect to use up anything you may have lurking in the fridge. Read more Tray bakes are easy to whip up on a busy weeknight and create less washing up – win win. We used aubergine for this recipe because it's a great source of fibre and it’s a flavour sponge, soaking up the sweet and spicy paste. You can use many different pastes for this recipe, making it perfect to use up anything you may have lurking in the fridge. Tray bakes are easy to whip up on a busy weeknight and create less washing up – win win. We used aubergine for this recipe because it's a great source of fibre and it’s a flavour sponge, soaking up the sweet and spicy paste. You can use many different pastes for this recipe, making it perfect to use up anything you may have lurking in the fridge.

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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
35 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy View all Chilli, Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Milk, Olive oil, Peppers, Tomato, Legumes, Dairy, Cinnamon, Potato, Aubergine, Ginger, Coriander, Bell Peppers, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 2
aubergine
Swaps: okra, courgette
halved and scored using a criss cross pattern
Swaps: parsnip, butternut squash, carrot
2cm cubed
chickpeas (can)
Swaps: white beans (can), broad beans / fava beans (dried), green lentils (cooked)
drained and rinsed
ras el hanout
or baharat spice blend
indian curry paste
tikka, jalfrezi or punjabi style
red pepper
Swaps: peas (frozen), sweetcorn
sliced
coriander
sliced
or PB alternative
red chilli
sliced
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

17g
Protein
539kcal
Calories
27g
Total Fat
61g
Carbs
18g
Sugars
19g
Fibre
194mg
Calcium
15%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
115mg
Magnesium
27%
 
1495mg
Potassium
32%
 
632mg
Sodium
27%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.1mcg
Vitamin B12
4%
 
0.3mcg
Vitamin D
2%
 
6.6mg
Vitamin E
44%
 
159mcg
Vitamin B9
40%
 
909mcg
Vitamin A
101%
 
200mg
Vitamin C
222%
 
2.5mg
Zinc
23%
 
49mcg
Vitamin K
41%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
2.9mg
Vitamin B3
18%
 
1.1mg
Vitamin B6
65%
 
326mg
Phosphorus
26%
 
Protein: 17g; Calories: 539kcal; Total Fat: 27g; Carbs: 61g; Sugars: 18g; Fibre: 19g; Calcium: 194mg (15%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 115mg (27%); Potassium: 1495mg (32%); Sodium: 632mg (27%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.1mcg (4%); Vitamin D: 0.3mcg (2%); Vitamin E: 6.6mg (44%); Vitamin B9: 159mcg (40%); Vitamin A: 909mcg (101%); Vitamin C: 200mg (222%); Zinc: 2.5mg (23%); Vitamin K: 49mcg (41%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 2.9mg (18%); Vitamin B6: 1.1mg (65%); Phosphorus: 326mg (26%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy View all Chilli, Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Milk, Olive oil, Peppers, Tomato, Legumes, Dairy, Cinnamon, Potato, Aubergine, Ginger, Coriander, Bell Peppers, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 2
aubergine
Swaps: okra, courgette
halved and scored using a criss cross pattern
Swaps: parsnip, butternut squash, carrot
2cm cubed
chickpeas (can)
Swaps: white beans (can), broad beans / fava beans (dried), green lentils (cooked)
drained and rinsed
ras el hanout
or baharat spice blend
indian curry paste
tikka, jalfrezi or punjabi style
red pepper
Swaps: peas (frozen), sweetcorn
sliced
coriander
sliced
or PB alternative
red chilli
sliced

Ingredients

Serves 2
aubergine
Swaps: okra, courgette
halved and scored using a criss cross pattern
Swaps: parsnip, butternut squash, carrot
2cm cubed
chickpeas (can)
Swaps: white beans (can), broad beans / fava beans (dried), green lentils (cooked)
drained and rinsed
ras el hanout
or baharat spice blend
indian curry paste
tikka, jalfrezi or punjabi style
red pepper
Swaps: peas (frozen), sweetcorn
sliced
coriander
sliced
or PB alternative
red chilli
sliced

Method

1

Gather your ingredients and preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

2

Place the sweet potato and chickpeas on a large, deep baking tray (use two baking trays if needed), drizzle with half the oil and sprinkle with the spice mix and seasoning. Put the aubergine halves, skin-side down, onto the baking tray. Spread the paste evenly on top of each half. Roast everything on the middle shelf for 8-10 mins.

3

After 8-10 mins, remove the baking tray from the oven then add the pepper. Drizzle with a little oil and return to the oven and roast for another 12-15 mins, until the aubergine is tender.

4

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine half of the coriander and the yoghurt. Season with salt and pepper. Prep the chilli.

5

Share the tray bake between your plates, dollop over the yoghurt dressing then top with the chilli and remaining coriander.

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User comments (16)

Will 2 months ago

Tasty and a blast of flavors. The one thing I do recommend is cutting the egg plant into smaller portion. The half was just to big and didn't cook right the first time. I cut it into quarters the second time and came out better.

Fifi 4 months ago

Easy to prepare and have ready for dinner. Nice flavour.

Hilary 4 months ago

Very tasty but I prefer lower cooking temperatures so adjusted cooking times. Homemade tikka paste adds to the flavour and you can adjust to personal taste. A winner.

Liz 5 months ago

Absolutely delicious, great flavours.
I had some salad leaves on the side with pomegranate.

Aarti 9 months ago

I forgot about the Ras al hanout! But it was still delicious and will definitely go onto the regularly made list.

Charlie 9 months ago

Spicey and filling.- good to try something a little different. The aubergine is liberating meat - almost feels like a steak.

Shirley 9 months ago

I wasn't sure about this but have now discovered I love aubergine cooked like this :-) this was delicious and will be made again. Perhaps with a bit of chicken on the side for my meat eating partner.

Sophie Last year

Very tasty, but a little dry for me - I may add some veg stock during cooking next time. Very generous portion.

Sue Last year

Fantastic flavours! Very easy and one dish to clean. Loved it!

Joan Last year

I used mushrooms instead of sweet potatoes. (I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes). This substitution was a good choice and the meal was perfect

Isabelle Last year

Very good. I served it with wholegrain rice.

Karen Last year

Cook eggplant longer
Add chickpeas when add peppers and then extend cooking time
Was delicious!

Suze Last year

Another good one

Miriam 2 years ago

It was very tasty but a little dry. I added some chopped fresh tomatoes shortly after adding the pepper

Rachael 2 years ago

Really fast and easy to prepare

Val 2 years ago

So easy to make and absolutely delicious!

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