eggplants (aubergines), about two small ones, roughly chopped • large bell pepper, roughly chopped • onions (1 big onion), diced • small piece of ginger root, finely sliced • garlic, minced • olives, diced • capers • crushed tomatoes (two cans) • vegetable stock cube • Few teaspoons of sugar • Sweet paprika, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper • sumach (optional) •