Aubergine caviar

Ingredients

8

Steps

4

Serves

8

Cook Time

55-60 Min

Ingredients

  • 900g/2lb small aubergines
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 large pitta breads
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F/Gas mark 4.
  • Dice the aubergine, and steam in a colander or a bamboo steamer over a pan of boiling water for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the steamed aubergine, garlic and paprika. Season with pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the aubergine is soft.
  • To prepare the pitta bread, split each into 2 rounds. Brush with the white of the egg and sprinkle with cumin seeds. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until crisp. Serve with the aubergine caviar for dipping.
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