Aubergine dumplings alla parmigiana

Name: Aubergine dumplings alla parmigiana
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: African, Cuban, Latin American
Ingredients: 90g fresh sourdough breadcrumbs, about 3 slices; 4 aubergines (1kg); 150ml olive oil; 100g ricotta; 75g parmesan; 1 egg; 1 1/2 tbsp plain flour; 6 garlic cloves; 15g basil leaves; 1 1/2 tins of plum tomatoes; 1 1/2 tsp tomato puree; 1 1/2 tsp caster sugar; 1/4 tsp chilli flakes; 3/4 tsp paprika; 2 tsp fresh oregano leaves; 45g kalamata olives; Spaghetti or rice or salad to serve