I’m not normally a fan of miniaturised vegetables, but the in case of baby eggplants I make an unqualified exception. Their size gives them an advantage over fully grown versions because you can roast them quickly while the skins keep them from collapsing into mush. <br /> <br />Cooked this way, with the addition of spices to complement their depth and sweetness, they are a lovely accompaniment to lamb, in particular, or any barbecued meat. They are better eaten closer to room temperature rather than piping hot and, as such, are also a useful building block for a salad – tossed with leaves and perhaps a crumbling of feta.

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