For all ingredients, please use organic versions if available

Soy Mince and Aubergine Curry
8 ounces soy mince
2 ripe medium-sized
tomatoes, puréed
2 small or 1 medium size aubergine (eggplant)
4 cloves
2–3 cinnamon sticks
4–5 cardamom pods
½ teaspoon ground fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon turmeric
2 pinches red chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cumin and coriander powder
¼ teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
2 tablespoons sunflower oil

Fragrant Vegetable Rice

1½ cups basmati rice
½ teaspoon salt
3 cardamom pods
4 cloves
1–2 sticks cinnamon
2 tablespoons oil
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¾ cup mixed vegetables, cubed