Aubergines, Garlic & Tomatoes
Ingredients
4large Aubergines, cut into medium sized chunks
4 fresh ripe tomatoes
4-5 garlic cloves, crushed or finely sliced
2-3 fresh green chillies finely chopped (optional)
1tsp ground cumin
1tsp turmeric powder
1tsp garam masala
½tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp chilli powder
1½ tsp salt
Juice of half a lemon
50gms fresh Coriander leaves & sprigs finely chopped
8tbsp olive oil
Serves 4-6
Preparation
Heat up the oven to 200°C degrees first.
In a large roasting tin pour in the olive oil and place in the oven, for around 5 minutes until the oil is hot. Take out and add in the crushed garlic, stir with a large wooden spoon.
Add the aubergines stir in, place back in oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Now, add the tomatoes and cook for a further 15 minutes.
Sprinkle in the spices, salt, chopped green chillies, fresh coriander and lemon juice. Stir well and place back in the oven for a further 15 minutes.
Remove and serve hot, on its own or with Naan Bread.