Chickpea and Aubergine Curry with Quick Flatbread

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With the heaviness of the last few weeks, I've recognised the importance of nourishing myself and prioritising my well-being. Cooking, amongst other practices such as journaling, has always been that centring and calming activity for me. I hope it can be the same for you.

Enjoy the quick and easy recipe below. It uses ingredients that you probably already have at home and tastes like a dream. As always, share your creations with me online and tag @vegannigerian :)

Ingredients
(serves 4)

For the curry:
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tin coconut milk
- 1 tin chickpeas (drained)
- 1 aubergine (cubed)
- fresh kale leaves
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- salt to taste

For the quick flatbread:
- 6 tbsp plain or spelt flour
- 2 tbsp self-raising flour
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- pinch of salt
- warm water (enough to form a soft dough)

Place all the ingredients for the curry (except the kale) in a saucepan and simmer on medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Add the fresh kale at the last minute.

Form a soft dough with the flatbread ingredients. With floured hands, shape into a roughly round shape with your palms and fingers. Cook in a lightly greased frying pan for a couple of minutes on each side until golden brown spots appear.