Aubergine has a deliciously creamy texture when cooked properly. Learn how to do it in the oven or under the grill, and see our top recipes including moussaka, ratatouille and caponata What are ...

The aubergine can also be ivory-coloured and ovoid ... are available from April to October in the UK. In the past, many recipes recommended salting aubergines to reduce their bitter flavour.

1/2 kg eggplant 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped garlic 1 tbsp chopped green chillies 4 tbsp basil oil 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp lemon juice ...

Leave to steep for an hour or so – the mixture will turn bright pink. Preheat your grill to hot, then cook the aubergine under the grill until blackened and soft all over, about 20–30 minutes.

“Cooking vegetables over an open fire is unbeatable ... Roast the aubergines until the skin has charred completely and the aubergine is soft inside, around 15 minutes. Place in a mixing bowl ...

Pork tenderloin cooks quickly and efficiently in an air fryer. Brinjals can be cooked in one too, though I did mine in a skillet to give them that lovely ridged pattern you see in the photo.