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Aubergine Curry
Serves 4-6

• 675g/1½lbs aubergines
• 2 tbsp oil (not olive)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 4 cloves
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 6 black peppercorns
• 2.5cm/1inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
• ½tsp paprika or chilli powder
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• juice of ½ lemon

1. Cut aubergines in cubes and soak in cold water.
2. Heat oil and fry spices for 2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, salt and drained aubergines.
4. Stir for five minutes, add lemon juice, cover and cook slowly.
5. Serve hot.