Try this on him.....
Roasted aubergine with walnut and raisin dressing
2 aubergines
olive oil
1 onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
50g raisins
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
handful walnuts , chopped
½ small bunch coriander , chopped , plus extra to serve
yogurt , to serve
lemon wedges , to serve
Halve the aubergines lengthways, slash the cut side, brush all over with olive oil, season and roast at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 40 mins or until really tender.
Meanwhile soften the chopped onion, crushed garlic, raisins, ground cinnamon, cumin and coriander in a little oil, then stir in the chopped walnuts and most of the chopped coriander.
To serve, scatter over the aubergines, sprinkle with more coriander, and eat with yogurt, lemon wedge
Serve with tabbouleh and a tomato salad.