Also known as eggplant and closely related to tomatoes and bell peppers. It has a glossy, deep purple skin, with a spongy texture and a mildly bitter taste that becomes tender and rich when cooked. Like most vegetables, aubergine can be fried, grilled, roasted, steamed or even boiled. It’s also happily stuffed, or barbequed.  Popular recipe using aubergine: Ratatouille
Follow this link for ratatouille recipe https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/ratatouille