- 2 aubergines
- 1 lemon
- 2 tsp ras el hanut
- 1 red onion
- 150g bulgar wheat
- 1 garlic clove
- 165g labneh
- A handful of mint, leaves only
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1.
Heat your oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas6. Trim the green tops from the aubergines. Cut the aubergines in half lengthways. Cut each half into 4 wedges. Place in a bowl.
- 2.
Zest the lemon in to a separate bowl. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half in with the zest. Set aside. Cut the remaining lemon half into a few thin slices. Add to the bowl with the aubergines.
- 3.
Pour 2 tbsp olive oil over the aubergines. Sprinkle in 1 tsp ras el hanut and plenty of salt and pepper. Toss together with your hands to coat.
- 4.
Lay the aubergine wedges and lemon slices on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Roast for 30 mins till the aubergine is soften and charred on the edges. Turn once, halfway through cooking.
- 5.
While the aubergines roast, peel and thinly slice the onion. Pop in a bowl. Cover with boiling water and a pinch of salt. Set aside to soak. This will mellow the onions.
- 6.
Tip the bulgar wheat into a pan. Peel and grate the garlic and add that too. Pour over enough water to cover by 1cm. Place on a gentle heat and cook for 8-10 mins till the water has been absorbed and the grains are tender. Take off the heat. Fluff the grains and stir in the lemon juice and zest. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 7.
Drain the onions and pat them dry with kitchen paper.
- 8.
Divide the labneh between two plates or 1 large platter. Spread out a little. Top with the roast aubergines, roast lemon and onion. Tear over the mint leaves. Dust over a little more ras el hanut. Serve with the lemony garlic bulgar wheat on the side.