Smoky pulled aubergine & black bean tacos - Good Food Middle East

Ingredients

• 2 aubergines
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 400g fresh tomatoes, chopped
• pinch dried oregano or thyme
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• pinch chilli flakes
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 2 x 400g cans black beans, 1 drained and rinsed
• ½ lime, juiced, plus wedges to serve
• 8 small tortillas, warmed
• small bunch coriander, leaves picked
• 50g feta cheese, crumbled
• ½ iceberg lettuce, shredded
• pink pickled onions, to serve (see tip, below)