Do not overcook as the vegetables should stay whole and distinct.
3 onions, thinly sliced
250 ml oil
3 large aubergines, cut in 1 cm chunks
3 red peppers, chopped
3 courgettes, cut in 1 cm chunks
4 large tomatoes, skinned, chopped, drained
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tsp coriander seeds, roasted & ground
fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Salt aubergines and courgettes, put in a colander and weight down for an hour to press out liquid.
Fry onions in oil until soft. Add augergines, courgettes, peppers, garlic, cover pan and cook gently for 40 mins. Add tomatoes and coriander, season, cook another 30 minutes, possibly uncovered if there is too much liquid in the rat.
Finally stir in the fresh herbs.
Source: Elizabeth David 'French Provincial Cooking'
