Iranian Stuffed Aubergines with Coconut and Almond Sauce

Roasted aubergines stuffed with a spiced fruit, nut, and chickpea filling, served with a creamy coconut and almond sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 548.1 kcals 3288.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.4 grams 284.1 grams
Fat 34 grams 204.2 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
100
g
Dates
Chopped
1
piece
Lime
Zest and juice
LegumesPulses
100
g
Chickpeas
Cooked weight
Liquids
400
ml
750
ml
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cumin
For the spice mix
1
tsp
Cinnamon
Ground, for the spice mix
1
tsp
Nutmeg
Ground, for the spice mix
1
tsp
Turmeric
For the spice mix
4
clove
Garlic
Chopped
150
g
Cashews
Roasted
2
tbsp
Coriander
Fresh, chopped
2
clove
Garlic
Peeled and chopped
1
tsp
Turmeric
For the sauce
1
tsp
Cayenne
For the sauce
1
stick
100
g
Almonds
Ground
OilsFats
15
ml
1
tbsp
Sunflower Margarine
For the sauce
Vegetables
1
tsp
Ginger
Ground, for the spice mix
3
piece
Aubergine
Medium
1
piece
Onion
Medium, peeled and finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
Finely sliced
1
piece
Green Pepper
Diced finely
2
piece
Tomato
Diced
1
piece
Onion
Small, peeled and chopped
2
cm
Ginger
Fresh, peeled and finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Halve aubergines lengthways and place cut-side up on a foil-covered roasting tray.
  • Roast for 30 minutes until soft, then scoop out and chop the flesh.
  • Rehydrate apricots in boiling water for 30 minutes, then finely chop.
  • Fry the onion in olive oil, then stir-fry with garlic and chilli.
  • Stir-fry the spice mix and green pepper until fragrant and soft.
  • Toast the cashews carefully until browned.
  • Combine cashews, chickpeas, apricots, dates, and tomatoes.
  • Mix filling ingredients with spices, aubergine flesh, lemon juice, and coriander.
  • Fill the aubergine skins and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Fry the second onion in margarine, then add garlic and ginger.
  • Add spices, coconut milk, water, and cinnamon stick, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
  • Stir in ground almonds, lime zest, juice, and salt.
  • Blend the sauce in a liquidizer and season to taste.
  • Serve stuffed aubergines with the sauce and a green salad.