Vickys Aubergine (Eggplant) Spread / Baba Ganoush GF DF EF SF NF

Preheat the oven to gas 6 / 200C / 400°F

Prick the aubergines all over with a fork and place on a lightly greased baking tray

Bake for 1 hour until the skin is wrinkled and the flesh is soft

Let cool then cut in half lengthways and scoop out the flesh with a spoon into a blender

Add into the blender the garlic, lemon juice, cumin, ground coriander and olive oil and puree smooth

Stir in the fresh chopped coriander and season to taste with salt & pepper

Chill before serving as a spread for toast or dip for crackers, vegetable batons and breadsticks