This makes a delicious summer meal. I have made it three times! I found it took quite a lot longer than suggested in the recipe as I had to cook some rice first and wait for it to cool but it is worth the wait. I also waited for the aubergine mix to cool slightly rather than serve it very hot with the rice salad. I used the liquid from the chick peas plus a bit of water in the aubergine and tomato mix and this thickened the sauce up beautifully. The combination of flavours and textures in this dish is superb. Highly recommended.