2 large aubergines, cut into quarters, thickly sliced
small handful fresh coriander and or mint, roughly chopped
3 large, juicy garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
finger-length piece fresh root ginger, peeled and cut into fine shreds
2 onions, peeled and roughly chopped
6-8 tomatoes, roughly chopped
1-2 good pinches dried chilli flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper
6-8 cardamom pods
1-2 tsp cumin seeds
good glug groundnut oil
salt
1-2 tsp ground turmeric
few good dollops natural yoghurt