Cauliflower and Aubergine Curry

Ingredients

• 500g cauliflower florets [1.1 lbs]
• 500g aubergines [1.1 lbs]
• Fresh chilli to taste
• bunch of fresh coriander
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger

From the cupboard

• 2 Tbsp garam masala
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 Tbsp tomato puree
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 75g raisins
• 400ml coconut milk [14 fl oz]
• 250ml vegetable stock [US 1 cup]
• 400g can chickpeas [14 oz]
• lemon juice to taste
• salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Heat some oil in a large saucepan. Gently fry finely chopped onion until soft. Add crushed garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric and tomato puree.
2. Cut cauliflower florets into medium size. Cut aubergines into 2cm [0.8 inch] dice. Add cut vegetables to the pan.
3. Add vegetable stock and raisins. Cook for 15 mins.
4. Add coconut milk and drained chickpeas. Cook for a further 15 mins.
5. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt & pepper. Serve with chopped chillies and fresh coriander.