CHOONTH WANGAN - STEWED APPLES AND EGGPLANT

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What a cool combo! Eggplant and apple!?! Mark Bittman says "The apples and eggplant complement each other perfectly, to the point where each loses a bit of its identity and gains something unusual." Sound fascinating!! From Mark Bittman's The Best Recipes in the World.

Provided by Stacy Goodall

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 c corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil
1 lb eggplant, preferably the small lavender kind, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 lb granny smith or other tart, crisp aples, peeled, cored, and cut into eighths
1/2 c tamarind paste
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 Tbsp ginger, peeled and minced
1 tsp cardamom, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
pinch cloves, ground
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp asafetida, optional
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Put the oil in a large skillet, preferable nonstick, over medium heat. A minute later, add the eggplant and apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant and apples are both quite tender, 15 to 20 minute.
  • 2. Gently stir in all the remaining ingredients except the cilantro, along with 1/2 cup water; adjust the heat so the mixture simmers.
  • 3. Cook, stirring gently, until the mixture is thick. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.

Salman Deaf
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I'm allergic to eggplant, so I had to make this dish without it. It was still really good, but I think it would have been even better with the eggplant.


Hafsa Naz
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This dish is way too spicy for me. I couldn't even finish it.


Mandisa Ngcobo
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.


Jemiseye Oluwatosin
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor of the apples and eggplant.


Dave Hug
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I love the way the apples and eggplant caramelize in this dish. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Marjorie Arnold
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This is a great dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Jack Dib
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Sbhaxo Vodloza
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the apples and the tender eggplant.


Qadir Typist 1
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The apples and spices really balance out the flavor of the eggplant.


Andy Grey
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This was a great way to use up some leftover apples and eggplants. It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed with flavor.


Fallon Hux
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I've never had anything like this before! The flavors of the apples and eggplant complement each other perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nakyobe Deborah
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of apples and eggplant is unique and delicious. I especially appreciated the use of jaggery, which added a lovely sweetness to the dish.