Partially peel and cube the aubergines.
Sprinkle liberally with salt and place in a colander.
Allow to stand for 15 minutes to sweat.
Rinse well under running water.
Place brown onions & aubergine in olive oil in a large pot.
When aubergines are well browned add the remaining ingredients and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.

*The Greek word for Aubergine is ‘Melinzana’, the Cypriot word is ‘Vazanakia’.