To get our taste buds wetted for our impending yoga retreat in Southern Turkey and because of this prematurely early autumnal weather I have resurrected this warming Mediterranean dish for my blog and supper table.
Its always a hit on our autumn and winter day retreats too – the next of which takes place on November 21st in Kensington see One Day Urban Yoga Retreat for details of how to book.
INGREDIENTS
60ml/4tbsp olive oil
2 potatoes cut into bite size chunks
10ml/2tsp crushed coriander seeds
2-3 garlic chopped cloves
400g can chopped tomatoes
10ml/2tbs tomatoes puree
15ml/1tbsp sugar
2 large aubergines cut into bite size chunks
2 green peppers seeded & cut into bite size chunks
small bunch coriander
small bunch dill
salt & ground black pepper
METHOD
Heat oil in heavy pan or casserole stir in potatoes – soften & brown for 5-6 minutes
Stir in crushed coriander seeds and garlic
Add tomatoes, puree, sugar followed by aubergines & green peppers.
Cover with enough water to surround vegetables & bring to boil
Cover and cook gently for 15-20 minutes.
Remove lid and put into oven for a further 10-20 minutes to brown and thicken
Season with salt & pepper and stir in half chopped coriander and dill
Transfers into hot serving dish and top with the remaining herbs
Serve hot with an optional dollop of creamy Turkish or Greek yoghurt, flat bread or rice