This is a heartwarming meal that my whole family loves. We all love warm and earthy spices, and of course, vegetables, which is just the perfect combination of all. It is effortless to make, and it is an excellent dish for meatless Monday.
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1 handful raisins
- 4-5 dried apricots chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes 400 gr
- 1 can chickpeas
Instructions:
Combination of spices; coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, pimento, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and pepper.
Cut the eggplant into small pieces and place them for 20 minutes in salted water to lose their bitterness. Pat them dry and fry them until golden brown.
Remove them from the pan and set them aside for later use.
And add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery and saute for a few minutes, and add the desired spices.
Add the canned tomatoes and some parsley.
Sauté for a while, add the chickpeas, raisins, and chopped dried apricots.
Slowly stir and add the previously fried eggplant pieces.
Place in an ovenproof dish or a Dutch oven, with the lid on, and place into the oven for 25 min at 180C.
Serve with couscous.
Bon Appétit
