Heat the oven to 180C
(350F), Gas 4. Prick the skins of the aubergines,
place on a baking sheet and cook for about 30 minutes, turning once,
or until they are soft. Or grill under medium heat for
about 10 minutes turning often.
Hold the aubergines under cold
running water and remove the skins. Mash the aubergines flesh with the
onion, bran and oil, with a fork, or puree in a blender. Season with salt, pepper and lemon
juice and stir in half the parsley. Turn into a serving dish and
garnish with the remaining parsley and black olives.
Serving suggestions - This pate can be served in any of the
ways described for chick pea salad. Or you can spoon it into 4 hollowed
out lemon shells. For a more substantial dish, spoon into shells you can
eat: hollow out large tomatoes, pile the aubergine pate into a dome
shape and put back the 'lids' at an angle.