Ajapsandali

// Ingredients

• Aubergines — 3
• Sweet peppers — 3
• Tomatoes — 4
• Onions — 2
• Garlic — 4 cloves
• Coriander and basil — a bunch each
• Chilli — to taste
• Vegetable oil, salt

// Method

1. 01Dice the aubergines, salt them for 15 minutes, rinse and pat dry.
2. 02Fry the aubergines in oil until golden and transfer to a pot.
3. 03In the same pan fry the onions, then the peppers cut into strips.
4. 04Add the onions, peppers and peeled chopped tomatoes to the aubergines.
5. 05Cover and simmer gently for 25–30 minutes.
6. 06Stir in the chopped garlic, herbs, chilli and salt. Best warm or the next day.