Bharta

ingredients
500g aubergines
2 tbsp oil
1 large onion finely chopped
1clove garlic crushed
1 green chilli seeded and chopped
1 tbsp ground coriander seeds
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
salt 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
Cook the aubergines in a pre-heated moderate oven, 180c(350F), gas
mark 4, for 30 minutes or until soft. Cool slightly, then slit open,
scoop out all the flesh and beat it with a fork.

Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic and chilli and fry until
the onion is soft but not coloured. Add the ground and fresh coriander
and salt to taste. Add the aubergine pulp, stir well and fry,
uncovered, for 2 minutes, then cover and simmer very gently for 5
minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.

- Naomi Good