Grilled Aubergine with Tomato Sauce and Courgette Flowers

Golden fried aubergine slices topped with melted cheese, served with a smooth homemade tomato sauce and crispy battered courgette flowers.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 38.8 grams 155.2 grams
Fat 48.9 grams 195.4 grams
Protein 28.9 grams 115.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
25
g
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range; beaten with a pinch of salt
300
g
110
g
Parmesan Cheese
Freshly grated
GrainsCereals
50
g
Plain White Flour
For dredging; seasoned with salt and pepper
25
g
Plain Flour
For batter
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
For seasoning
1
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
3
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
0.25
tsp
12
piece
Basil
Fresh leaves
OilsFats
45
ml
Light Olive Oil
3 tbsp for frying
15
ml
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
For deep frying
Vegetables
2
piece
Aubergines
Cut into long 1cm thick slices
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
500
g
Tomatoes
Fresh; roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Dredge aubergine slices in seasoned flour and dip into beaten egg.
  • Heat 45ml of olive oil in a frying pan until hot.
  • Fry aubergine slices until golden-brown on both sides, then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Place aubergines on an ovenproof tray and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Season and grill until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
  • Fry onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes for the sauce.
  • Add tomatoes and oregano, bring to boil, then simmer with basil for 15 minutes.
  • Season the sauce and blend in a food processor until smooth.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan for deep frying.
  • Whisk flour, cornflour, salt, and 110ml of sparkling water into a lumpy batter.
  • Coat courgette flowers in batter and deep-fry on each side until crisp.
  • Serve aubergine on tomato sauce and garnish with a courgette flower.