A simple and foolproof aubergine recipe that requires minimal cooking. The aubergine is roasted until soft and served with a dollop of seasoned yogurt and topped with harissa, za'atar, parsley, and pickled onions.
1: Crank the oven to 200C.
2: Halve the aubergine lengthways and then halve again, keeping the stems intact.
3: Drizzle with plenty of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4: Roast flesh side down for about 30 minutes.
5: Flip the aubergine around for another 10-15 minutes, until the flesh is soft and gooey.
6: Dollop yogurt onto a plate and season with salt.
7: Swirl through harissa.
8: Top with roasted aubergine, za’atar, olive oil, parsley, and pickled onions.
