Spiced Aubergines

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Ingredient	Quantity	Procedure
aubergine, purple	1	Use a fork to prick the skin of the aubergine all over. Place the aubergine on a baking tray or sheet, and bake in the oven at 160degC for 45-50minutes, until soft. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before removing the skin, which should peel off easily. Trim the stalk off, and dice the flesh into 1cm cubes.

olive oil	1 Tbsp	Heat the oil in a non-stick pan.

tomatoes, 5mm diced	2 medium	Add to pan with aubergine. Cook very gently for 20-25 minutes, adding a little water if it dries out too much.
paprika powder	1/4 tsp
garlic, crushed	1 clove
ground cayenne pepper	pinch (to taste)
water	1 Tbsp

lemon juice	1 Tbsp	Add to the the pan and mix. Serve the aubergine hot or cold, with bread, such as toasted pitta.

		Serves 2

Recipe by Helen Edwards