Starters & meze

Aubergines, fried & served with yoghurt

Serves 2/3aubergine

Aubergines, fried & served with yoghurt

Ingredients

  • 2 or 3 aubergines
  • Olive oil for frying
  • 6 heaped tbsp. yoghurt
  • Garlic (optional) 1 or 2 cloves, crushed
  • Salt

Method

1

Peel the aubergines and cut into two across the width. Holding the aubergine with the cut side down, cut into nice thick slices. Alternatively cut into thick rings.

2

Heat enough olive oil in the pan to shallow fry.

3

Fry several slices at a time and drain on kitchen towel.

4

Lightly whisk the yogurt in a bowl with the garlic (if using) and the salt.

5

Arrange the aubergine slices in a shallow dish and spoon over the yoghurt.