Turkish Eggplants/Aubergines with Walnut Sauce
- 4 tbsp quality olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped very finely
- 1 red chilli, seeds removed and chopped finely
- 2cm piece of ginger, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp each of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon
- 200g fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 400g can of chickpeas,drained
- 2 eggplants/aubergines, sliced longways
- Juice of half a lemon
- For the sauce
- 200g Greek yoghurt or similar
- 25g chopped walnuts
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- Roughly chopped coriander leaves
- Fry the onions in a pan with about 2 tbsp of the oil, until lightly browned or for about 10 minutes. Add the spices, chilli and ginger, mix very well, then add the chickpeas, tomatoes and a splash of water. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes to thicken, then season well and add the lemon juice.
- Brush the eggplant/aubergine halves with olive oil, sprinkle with a little salt, then put under a very hot grill until golden. Turn them over and do the same on the other sides.
- Make the sauce by mixing the sauce ingredients together in a bowl, along with some seasoning to taste. To serve, arrange the eggplant/aubergine halves on a plate, spoon over the tomato and chickpea mixture, and finally drizzle with the walnut sauce. Enjoy with your favourite green vegetables and a glass of wine.
30 mins
2 serving