Aubergine and Cumin Charlottes with Tomato and Coriander Salad

Prepare the charlottes: Heat the oven to broil. Slice one eggplant lengthwise into 1/4-inch/5 mm slices. Brush with olive oil and season lightly. Broil until soft and golden, 10 to 15 minutes (they should not get crisp). Remove. Turn the oven down to 375°F190°C. Cut the other eggplant in half. Brush the surface with oil and lay cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake until very soft, about 40 minutes. Remove.

Scrape the flesh from the baked aubergine halves into a bowl. Mix in the ground cumin, eggs, and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Line 6 ramekins with the grilled aubergine slices, leaving an edge hanging over. Spoon in a layer of creamed aubergine mixture, scatter over the chèvre. Top with a second layer of aubergine mixture. Fold the slices in over top. Set on a baking sheet. Bake until set, about 20 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes before turning out.

Quarter the tomatoes. Stir through the coriander, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Taste, and check the seasonings. Turn the charlottes out onto serving plates and put a spoonful of tomato salad alongside. Serve.