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Aubergine Saag

Aubergine Saag

with lime rice and sliced chilli

Saag is an Indian dish which, along with added spices, can be made from spinach, finely chopped broccoli or an array of other greens. It's got a vibrant green colour that's striking on the plate and, thanks to the addition of coconut milk it's got a rich and creamy taste and texture too.

Tags:
Blender Needed
Calorie Smart
Quick
Veggie
Vegan
Allergens:
Celery
Mustard

Total Time25 minutes
Cooking Time20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

120 grams

Baby Spinach

150 grams

Rice

1 unit(s)

Aubergine

125 grams

Mushrooms

2 sachet(s)

North Indian Style Spice Mix

1 pack(s)

Coconut Milk

1 unit(s)

Lime

1 unit(s)

Chilli

1 unit(s)

Onion

1 sachet(s)

Vegetable Stock

(Contains Celery)

1 sachet(s)

Rogan Josh Curry Paste

(Contains Mustard)

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Oil

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Water

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kcal)550 kcal
Energy (kJ)2302 kJ
Fat19.2 g
of which saturates14.8 g
Carbohydrate85.5 g
of which sugars10.6 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Protein13.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt2.28 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

Baking Sheet with Baking Paper
Immersion blender

Instructions

Roast the Aubergine
1
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
  • Trim the aubergine then chop into 1cm cubes. 
  • Pop the aubergine onto a lined baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.
  • When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until the aubergine is soft and golden, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through.
Cook the Rice
2
  • Pour 300ml cold salted water (double for 4p) into a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Stir in the rice and bring to the boil.
  • Once boiling, lower the heat to medium and cover with the lid. Cook for 10 mins then remove from the heat.
  • Keep covered for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).
  • Zest then chop the lime into 4 wedges. Add the lime zest to the rice when cooked.
Prep the Veg
3
  • Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
  • Quarter the mushrooms. Chop any larger pieces so all are evenly sized.
  • Thinly slice the chilli at an angle widthways.
Start the Sauce
4
  • Place a large pot over high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  • Add the onion and mushroom to the pot and fry until softened, stirring occasionally, 5-8 mins.
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Lower the heat to medium-high then add the Rogan Josh curry paste and North Indian spice mix and fry for 1-2 mins.
Simmer the Saag
5
  • Meanwhile, blend the spinachstock powder and coconut milk to make a puree.
  • Add the spinach puree to the pot and mix well to coat the veg. 
  • Cover and simmer for 8-10 mins. Loosen with a splash of water if necessary.
  • Add the cooked aubergine.
  • Season with salt, pepper and lime juice—all to taste!

TIP: If you don't have a blender, finely chop the spinach and mix with the coconut milk and stock powder instead.

Finish and Serve
6
  • Divide the curry and lime rice between plates or bowls. 
  • Top with the sliced chilli (use less if you don't like spice).
  • Serve any remaining lime wedges alongside.