Mirza ghasemi – smoky aubergine with egg

Ingredients

• 3 large aubergines
• 4 ripe tomatoes
• 5 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• flatbread to serve

Method

1. 1Prick aubergines and grill over direct heat for 20–30 minutes, turning often, until skin is black and flesh completely soft. Baking at 230 °C for 35–45 minutes is an alternative with a milder smoky flavour.
2. 2Cool slightly, peel and roughly chop the flesh. Grate tomatoes and discard the skins.
3. 3Sauté garlic and turmeric in oil for one minute. Add tomato and cook for 10 minutes until reduced.
4. 4Stir in aubergine and cook for 5 minutes. Make space in the pan, add lightly beaten eggs and stir until set.
5. 5Mix everything together, season with salt and pepper and serve hot with flatbread.