Zaalouk with fried aubergines

Ingredients

• 4 aubergines
• 1 tbsp salt
• oil for frying
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and cut into pieces
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 10 cl water
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 heaped tsp chermoula spice mix
• coriander leaves, finely cut

Method

1. Cut the aubergines into slices 1 cm thick, salt them and leave them to release their water.
2. Rinse the slices, squeeze them and pat them dry.
3. Fry them in hot oil, drain and chop roughly.
4. Put the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, water and spice mix in a pan and cook covered over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Add the aubergines, cook for 3 more minutes, then stir in the coriander.
6. Take off the heat and serve lukewarm or cold.