Sweet-and-sour sumac baked aubergines
Middle Eastern 20 Mins Prep · 60 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
- Combine the raisins, apple juice and chilli flakes in a small pot. Place the pot over a medium heat and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- To hasselback the aubergines, slice them widthways at 1cm intervals, three-quarters of the way through, so the slices are still attached at the bottom.
- Place the aubergines on a large baking tray and generously drizzle with the olive oil.
- Combine the sumac and salt and sprinkle the mixture between each slice.
- Place in the oven and cook for 40-45 minutes or until tender and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine the vinegar and sugar, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Once the aubergines have cooked through, drizzle the sweet vinegar over the hot aubergines. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Toast the pine nuts.
- Arrange the aubergines on a serving platter and drizzle with the dressing. Top with the pomegranate seeds, pine nuts and mint leaves.
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