AFGHAN EGGPLANT
Steps:
- Set the oven to broil.
- Slice ends off the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise. Cut each halve crosswise in 1/3 inch slices. Arrange slices on two baking sheets, drizzle with 1 tblspn of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of salt. Set the baking sheets under the broiler and cook for a few minutes on each side until they brown lightly. Remove from oven.
- Turn oven heat to 375 degrees.
- In a medium pan, heat the remaining olive oil and saute the garlic. Add the remaining 1 tsp of salt, tumeric, curry, paprika, pepper, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth to the pan, stir, and turn the heat to high. When the liquid boils, turn it down and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Pour 1/3 of the liquit into a 9x2-inch baking dish and spread it across the bottom. Arrange half the eggplant on top of the sauce. Srinkle half the cilantro over the eggplant and then layer half the tomoato slices evenly on the eggplant.
- Pour on another third of the sauce. Repeat the layering with the remaining eggplant, cilantro and tomatoes.
- Finish the dish by drizzling the last of the sauce over the vegetables, making sure to coat all of the pieces.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and pace in the oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and cook another 5 minutes.
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Vanessa Duiker
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy eggplant.
Rex Borres
[email protected]This is one of my favorite eggplant recipes. It's so flavorful and delicious, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Setara Hamidi
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different vegetables, spices, and herbs to create a different dish every time.
Aubrianna Hoskinson
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Pashupati Bhatt
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. The eggplant is so hearty and flavorful that I don't even miss the meat.
Dadar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. My kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce.
Nasira Sebbi
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant in this dish. It's so unique and delicious.
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[email protected]I served this dish with rice and it was perfect. The rice soaked up all of the delicious sauce.
Miguel Tamutswa
[email protected]I added some ground beef to this recipe and it was delicious! The beef added a nice heartiness to the dish.
Roshan Chy
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, yet it's so flavorful and delicious. I love that I can make it in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Fathia Osman
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the eggplant and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Rachit Chhetri
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was starting to go bad, and this recipe saved it! The eggplant was delicious and the sauce was perfect.
L.J. Lynch
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Viwe Klaas
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. We will definitely be adding this to our regular rotation of meals.
Uma Stha
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.