courgette /aubergine in The AnswerBank: Food & Drink

courgette /aubergine

when i was in the supermarket yesterday i wanted courgettes ,one of the staff was helping me and i said i wanted an aubergine but it was actually a courgette i wanted,i just could'nt get the right word and thats what popped into my brain,NOW---what will i do with one aubergine ?????

16:44 Sun 29th Apr 2012

bednobs

stuffed aubergine?

pastafreak

See this thread - http://www.theanswerb.../Question1128209.html

Tilly2

Make a moussaka

http://www.bbc.co.uk/...recipes/moussaka_6812

slinky.kate

Question Author

I only have 1 aubergine(recipe says 4)

Tilly2

Use sliced potato as well as the aubergine. Fry them first to soften and add with the aubergine layer.

shaneystar2

Just the one ?
Slice it lengthways .Dip in egg then breadcrumbs ,fry.

dzug2

You can do most things that you could do with a courgette

slinky.kate

Question Author

right,moussaka it is,thank you

EcclesCake

This is gorgeous and easily halved.

Roasted aubergine with walnut and raisin dressing

2 aubergines
olive oil
1 onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
50g raisins
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
handful walnuts , chopped
½ small bunch coriander , chopped , plus extra to serve
yogurt , to serve
lemon wedges , to serve

Halve the aubergines lengthways, slash the cut side, brush all over with olive oil, season and roast at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 40 mins or until really tender.

Meanwhile soften the chopped onion, crushed garlic, raisins, ground cinnamon, cumin and coriander in a little oil, then stir in the chopped walnuts and most of the chopped coriander.

To serve, scatter over the aubergines, sprinkle with more coriander, and eat with yogurt, lemon wedge

EcclesCake

Slice, brush with oil cook on a griddle and serve with a salsa verde or chermoula type dressing.

slinky.kate

Question Author

Oh eccles,that sounds yummy,thank you.nice and simple for me.