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 /  06 November 2023  

#  All-In-One Aubergine, Tomato &amp; Nigella Seed Curry  


This variation of a Madhur Jaffrey recipe, known as 'Pickled Spice Aubergine', offers a twist on the original. Instead of deep-frying the aubergines before combining them with the spiced tomato sauce, they are roasted in the oven. In this version, take it a step further by simmering cherry tomatoes beneath the aubergine, resulting in a remarkably hassle-free yet wonderfully harmonious dish.  


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Serves

 4 

 



Total Time

 1 Hour 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    300g of vine cherry tomatoes, halved  

   2in of ginger, grated  

   3 cloves of garlic, grated  

   6 baby aubergines, halved (or 2 large aubergines, thickly sliced)  

 



  

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   2 tsp of nigella or black onion seeds  

   1 tsp of fennel seeds  

   1 tsp of coriander seeds, lightly crushed  

   ½ tsp of ground turmeric  

   ½ tsp of mild chilli powder  

   2 tsp of sea salt flakes  

   3 tbsp of neutral or olive oil  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/200°C/gas 6.



 Step 2 

Tip the cherry tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices, salt and oil into a roasting tin or oven dish just large enough to hold the tomatoes in one layer, then add the aubergine pieces.



 Step 3 

Mix everything really well, then arrange the aubergine pieces on top of the tomatoes. If you like, use a sharp knife to gently score a cross-hatch pattern into the cut side of the aubergine pieces and then gently rub in some more of the spice mixture.



 Step 4 

Transfer the tin to the oven and roast for 40–45 minutes until the aubergine is cooked through. Serve hot.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**SERVE WITH:** This is perfect with buttery white rice.  
  
**LEFTOVERS:** Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to two days – this reheats well in the microwave.

 

 

 

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