Isle of Wight Spiced Aubergine and Tomatoes with Yogurt Recipe by Isle of Wight Tomatoes
Prep time : 25 minutes Cook time : 45 minutes Serves : 4
Ingredients :
• 2 aubergines , quartered lengthways
• Olive oil
• 2 red onions , finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• 1 red chilli , chopped
• 1 / 2 tsp ground coriander seeds
• 1 / 2 tsp ground cumin seeds
• 1 / 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 400g fresh Isle of Wight chopped tomatoes
• 100ml water
• 300g mixed Isle of Wight cherry tomatoes
• 1 handful mint , chopped
• 1 handful coriander , chopped
• Natural yogurt to serve
Method :
1 . Quarter the aubergines lengthways . Put in a colander over the sink and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt .
2 . Leave for 20 minutes before squeezing any excess water out of the aubergines . Pat dry with kitchen paper .
3 . Heat a frying pan over a medium heat with the olive oil and fry the red onions for 10 minutes until soft and lightly golden .
4 . Add the garlic and chilli and cook for another 5 minutes .
5 . Add the coriander , cumin , cayenne pepper and tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes , then tip in the chopped tomatoes and water and simmer for 30 minutes .
6 . While the sauce is cooking , heat a griddle pan .
7 . Brush the aubergines and tomatoes with a little olive oil .
8 . Griddle the aubergines and tomatoes and take them off when they are charred . Roughly chop and add to the sauce .
9 . Stir through the herbs , season and serve with yogurt .
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