more vegetable beauties

 

 

This time the glamorous and glossy aubergine.

 

 

 

 

Not grown on the lottie I'm afraid, but bought from the supermarket !

 

 

They were made into a simple supper which I am calling criss cross aubergines.

 

The delicate flesh of the aubergine loves to soak up the flavour of spices, so I cut a criss cross into the halved aubergines and rubbed ground coriander,cumin and a pinch of smoked paprika into the surface. A drizzle of olive oil and then they were baked in a hot oven at 190 c for 45minutes to 1hour.

 

 

 

And to go with them, some cooked bulghur wheat dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and harissa paste with added chopped coriander, raisins and peppers...

finally finished with mouth popping pomegranate seeds.

 

 

Pomegranates are a relatively recent discovery for me. Each little seed provides a deliciously sweet and refreshing explosion.

 

And who knew what fun there was to be had from bashing the cut halves with a wooden spoon, a la Jamie Oliver, to release the seeds and juice.

 

But beware!

 Any seeds that escape and fly hither and thither will leave indelible crimson spots on surrounding surfaces!