Instructions
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step 1
mildly hot oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5.
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Halve the aubergines lengthways and score the flesh side deeply, brush with a good layer of olive oil and put on a baking sheet.
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bake for 20 mins or until the flesh is soft enough to scoop out.
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step 2
shallow fry the shallot in a little oil until soft, introduce the garlic and cinnamon and shallow fry for 1 min.
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Once the aubergines are cool enough to handle, scoop out the centres.
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Roughly chop the flesh and introduce it to the onions.
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Halve the tomatoes, scoop the seeds and liquid into a sieve set over a container, then chop the flesh.
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introduce the minced tomatoes to the pot and stew everything for 10 mins until nice and soft.
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introduce a little more oil if you need to.
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swirl around in the parsley, leaving a little for scattering at the end.
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step 3
Lay the aubergine halves in a baking dish and divide the tomato mixture between them.
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empty over the liquid from the tomatoes, splash with more olive oil and bake for 30 mins until the aubergines have collapsed.
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step 4
Meanwhile, swirl around the tzatziki fixings together and put in a small serving container.
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step 5
taste the lamb with table salt, black pepper and a pinch of paprika.
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Griddle, barbecue or barbecue for 3 mins on each side or until the fat is nicely browned, then put in a serving dish and squeeze over the lemon halves.
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Scatter the aubergines with parsley, then offer with the lamb and tzatziki.