vegetables, tomato pure, thyme and 2 tbsp water and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until cooked. VARIATIONS. Chic pea hotpot. Delete the potato from the above recipe and add 14 oz 400 G cooked chic peas. Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon as well. VARIATION Ratatouille Delete the potatoes and mushrooms from the above recipe and add 1 lb 450 G sliced courgettes at the same time as the aubergine. Delete the paprika.