Quick okra, eggplant and turmeric stew

1.Turn tomatoes over a gas flame using tongs until skin blisters (20-30 seconds each side; using a blowtorch also works well, or simply blanch tomatoes in a saucepan of boiling water until the skin separates). Cool briefly, then peel and dice.

2.Fry eggplant in 2 tbsp olive oil in a wide, deep frying pan over high heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown (3-5 minutes), then set aside. Add okra to pan and cook, turning occasionally, until golden (2-4 minutes), then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining oil and onion to pan and sauté until translucent (10-15 minutes). Add garlic, turmeric and ginger, and stir until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add tomato, okra, eggplant and 2 tbsp water, bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender (10-15 minutes). Add chickpeas, warm through (1 minute), then season to taste and serve scattered with parsley.