Zaalouk with steamed aubergines

Ingredients

• 1 kg aubergines
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp tomato paste (optional)
• 10 cl water
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 heaped tsp chermoula spices (a mix of cumin, paprika, harissa and more)
• olive oil
• coriander leaves, finely cut

Method

1. Cut the aubergines into large cubes, salt them and leave them to release their water.
2. Rinse, squeeze and pat dry.
3. Steam them over the couscous pot, drain and chop roughly.
4. Warm olive oil in a pan over low heat and soften the garlic in it.
5. Add the aubergines, the tomato paste if using, the water and the spices, and cook covered for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Towards the end, stir in the coriander and a dash of olive oil.
7. Serve lukewarm or cold.