Chicken, Aubergine and Tomato Tagine

Season the chicken with salt and pepper

In a wide and deep non-stick pot, cook the chicken in a tbsp of oil

Allow it to get golden brown, flipping the chicken pieces constantly

Give it about 10mins and then set aside

Next, toss the aubergine pieces with the ground cinnamon and add it to the pan along with 1 tbsp of oil

Allow the aubergines to cook, should take about 8-10mins and then set aside

Add a tbsp of oil, saute the onions, chillies, bay leaves and cumin

Season with salt and pepper and cook on low heat for 5mins

Next return the chicken drumsticks and the cooked aubergines along with the canned tomatoes and the tomato puree

Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for about 20mins

Add some water if it gets dry

Finally add the juice of 1/2 a lemon, and the coriander and stir

Your Tagine is now ready! Serve it along with some couscous, or brown rice or even white rice if you don't have couscous at home