Smoked aubergine and black lime stew
Middle Eastern 30 Mins Prep · 90 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 220°C, gas mark 7. Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
- Chop the aubergines into wedges. Over an open flame or grill, char the aubergine wedges for approx. 5 minutes until the edges blacken. Arrange the charred aubergine wedges on the baking tray. Drizzle 4 tbsp olive oil over the wedges and season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven to roast for approx. 30 minutes turning halfway.
- Peel and finely slice the onions. Finely slice the garlic and quarter the Roma tomatoes. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium-low heat. Add the onions and sauté for approx. 15 minutes or until softened and golden.
- In a small pot, add the lentils and water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for approx. 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Once the onions have browned, add the sliced garlic and stir through the dry spices, cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and tomatoes. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to soften. Using a knife, pierce the black limes a few times. Add the black limes and vegetable stock to the tomato mixture and simmer for approx. 20 minutes.
- Arrange the roasted aubergines in the sauce and adjust the seasoning. Simmer uncovered for approx. 30-40 minutes. Stir in the cooked lentils.
- Serve with the rice, pomegranate rubies and parsley.
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