Eggplant and Pomegranate Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
WHAT YOU'LL NEED 1 Tablespoon coriander seeds 1 Teaspoon cumin seeds 2 Eggplants (aubergines), peeled and cut into large chunks 2 Tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for frying 2 Garlic cloves, crushed Gluten-free flour, for dusting 2/3 Cup (3.5 oz / 100 g) pine nuts 1 Bunch parsley, leaves coarsely chopped Handful baby spinach leaves chopped Handful pomegranate seeds Salt and pepper 4 Tablespoons pomegranate juice 1 Teaspoon balsamic vinegar Juice 1/2 lemon 4 Tablespoons olive oil
LET'S GET COOKING Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Put the coriander and cumin seeds into a mortar and crush them with a pestle. Toast them in a dry skillet or frying pan for a few minutes or until fragrant.
Put the eggplants (aubergines) into a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle on the toasted coriander and cumin seeds.