Moroccan Purée of Aubergine

Scented with curry and just a touch of olive oil, this smooth aubergine purée makes a satisfying yet refreshing beginning to any meal or, accompanied by a salad and a chunk of rustic bread, a complete meal in itself.

I love the tart accent of yogurt, balancing the rich bland flesh of the aubergine and the flurry of spices. It may seem like a lot of curry powder, by the way, but the flavour dissipates slightly as it blends with the aubergine. And while I usually find fresh ginger inf